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Hasselblad Introduces 400-Mp H6D-400c MS
16 January 2018
Hasselblad has introduced its H6D-400c MS, a 400-megapixel medium format body featuring its multi-shot technology prized in the field of art reproduction.
The new body uses pixel shift technology in two stages to create 2.4-GB 16-bit TIFFs with RGB color data for each pixel. In single-shot mode, the camera captures 100-Mp images.
HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights of the H6D-400c MS encompass all the features and functionality of Hasselblad's standard single shot cameras:
- USB 3.0 type C connection for tethered shooting, high speed data transfers and 30 fps Live View
- Dual media card slots: CFast 2.0 and SD card
- 3.0-inch touch-sensitive rear display
- Smartphone style user interface
- HD and UHD video
- Modular system with improved back removal process
- Technical camera connectivity (single shot)
- WiFi
- HDMI & Audio I/O
- True Focus II
MULTISHOT
In 400-Mp Multi-Shot mode, six images are captured, the first four involve moving the sensor by one pixel at a time to achieve real color data, this cycle then returns the sensor to its starting point. A further two exposures are made moving the sensor by half a pixel horizontally and then half a pixel vertically.
These six captures are then merged to give the equivalent of a single 400-Mp image, delivered as a 2.4-GB 16-bit TIFF (23,200 x 17,400 pixels), for those seeking the utmost in image quality and resolving power.
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications for the H6D-400c MS include:
HASSELBLAD H6D-400C MS SPECIFICATIONS Sensor 100-megapixel CMOS
IR filter mounted in front of CMOS sensorBit Depth 16-bit
Dynamic range approx. 15 stopsLens Mount Hasselblad H system Storage CFast card, SD card (UHS-I)
Tethered to Mac or PC
(A 32-GB card holds 144 single shot images)Viewfinder HV 90x II 90° eye-level viewfinder:
Diopter adjustment: -4 to +2.5D)
Image magnification: 2.7x
HVM Waist-level viewfinder:
Image magnification: 3.2xMonitor 3.0-inch touch-sensitive rear display Shutter 60 minutes to 1/2000 second (depending on lens) ISO ISO: 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800
Flash can be used at all shutter speedsAutofocus Yes Live View Yes Movie HD (1920 x 1080p), UHD (3840 x 2160p) Connectivity USB 3.0 (5-Gbit/s) Type-C connector
Mini HDMI, Audio In/Out
Flash sync In/Out, Power InPower Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
7.2 VDC, 3200 mAhDimensions 6.01 in. x 5.15 in. x 8.06 in. Weight 76.30 oz. PRICE, AVAILABILITY
Hasselblad said the H6D-400c MS will ship in March for €39,999/$47,995. Adorama and B&H are both now accepting pre-orders.
The H6D-400c MS will also be available to rent through any local Hasselblad sales representative. The rental fee is approx. €399/day for short term loans, with a discoount up to 50 percent for a longer rental, excluding shipping, insurance and other rental service related fees.
For more information see the news release below or visit the Hasselblad site.
Hasselblad Introduces the H6D-400c MS, a 400-Mp Multi-Shot Camera
Building on a vast experience of developing exceptional, high-quality single and multi-shot cameras, Hasselblad once again has raised the bar for image quality captured with medium format system.
Multi-Shot capture has become an industry standard in the field of art reproduction and cultural heritage for the documentation of paintings, sculptures and artwork. As the only professional medium format system to feature multi-shot technology, Hasselblad continues to be the leading choice for institutions organizations and museums worldwide to record historic treasures in the highest image quality possible.
With over 10 years of digital imaging expertise, the latest Multi-Shot digital camera combines the H6D's unrivalled ease of use with a completely new frontier of image quality and detail. This new camera encompasses all of the technological functions of Hasselblad's H6D single shot camera and adds to that the resolution and color fidelity advancements that only Multi-Shot photography can bring to image capture.
With an effective resolution of 400-Mp via six-shot image capture or 100MP resolution in either 4 shot Multi-Shot capture or single shot mode, the Multi-Shot capture requires the sensor and its mount to be moved at a high-precision of 1 or [!]frac12; a pixel at a time via a piezo unit. To capture Multi-Shot images the camera must be tethered to a PC or MAC.
In 400-Mp Multi-Shot mode, six images are captured, the first four involve moving the sensor by one pixel at a time to achieve real colour data (GRGB- see 4 shot diagrams below), this cycle then returns the sensor to its starting point. A further two exposures are made moving the sensor by half a pixel horizontally and then half a pixel vertically (see 6 shot diagram on next page). These six captures are then merged to give the equivalent of a single 400MP image, delivered as a 2.4-GB 16-bit TIFF (23200x17400 pixels), for those seeking the utmost in image quality and resolving power.
The H6D-400c MS encompasses all the features and functionality of Hasselblad's standard single shot cameras:
- USB 3.0 type c connection for tethered shooting, high speed data transfers & 30FPS live view
- Dual media card slots: CFast 2.0 and SD card
- 3.0-inch touch rear display
- Smartphone style user interface
- HD & UHD video
- Modular system with improved back removal process
- Technical camera connectivity (single shot)
- WiFi
- HDMI & Audio I/O
- True Focus II
The H6D-400c MS will begin shipping March with a MSRP of €39,999/$47,995 excl. VAT. Pre-orders can start to be taken Jan. 16.
The H6D-400c MS will also be available to rent through your local Hasselblad sales representative. The rental fee is approx. [!](r)399/day for short term loans, but you can save up to 50 percent of that cost if you rent for a longer period, excluding shipping, insurance and other rental service related fees.
Full specs and more info at: http://www.hasselblad.com/h6d-multishot.