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Hasselblad, Aquatech Announce Reflex Water Housing Share This on LinkedIn   Tweet This   Forward This

30 June 2020

Hasselblad has collaborated with Aquatech to produce the Reflex Water Housing for the X1D II 50C, the first in a new series featuring an upgraded build.

Weighing 3.52 lbs. and waterproof to 33 feet, the Reflex X1D II 50C safely takes the magic of medium format underwater for "a whole new wave of creative expression," as Hasselblad put it.

"This exciting collaboration with AquaTech takes our most portable medium format camera even further, giving our innovative X1D II platform more creative freedom thanks to Reflex for the X System," said Hasselblad Marketing Manager Bronius Rudnickas.

The glass-filled polycarbonate construction combines controls made from 316 stainless steel, hard anodized aluminium and high strength plastics to maintain tactile feel and control while simultaneously ensuring protection against saltwater and corrosion.

Two electronic shutter buttons on the Reflex X1D II 50C enable capture whether shooting in landscape or portrait orientation. Navigating other settings and menu parameters can be done via the camera's back buttons.

"We are very pleased to release the Reflex Water Housing for the Hasselblad X1D II 50C. We're proud to be able to open new creative opportunities for X1D II users and we are excited to see some of the high-quality work that will be achieved with this collaboration between AquaTech and Hasselblad," said Managing Director of AquaTech Alan Love.

The Reflex Water Housing for the Hasselblad X1D II 50C is $1,695. For more information see the news release below.

Hasselblad Collaborates With Aquatech to Create Underwater Solution For X1D II 50C

The reaches of Hasselblad cameras now go further and deeper with its collaboration with AquaTech in their new Reflex Water Housing. The upgraded build culminates 20 years of design and field testing and is the first in a new series. Weighing 1.6kg (3.52 lbs.) and waterproof down to 10 meters (33ft), the highly portable Reflex X1D II 50C allows for taking the power of medium format underwater for a whole new wave of creative expression.

"This exciting collaboration with AquaTech takes our most portable medium format camera even further, giving our innovative X1D II platform more creative freedom thanks to Reflex for the X System," says Hasselblad Marketing Manager Bronius Rudnickas.

As the first official underwater solution for Hasselblad's X System, the Reflex X1D II 50C allows for shooting with the entire XCD lens range. Balancing maximum strength and minimal weight, the glass-filled polycarbonate construction combines controls made from 316 stainless steel, hard anodized aluminium and high strength plastics for a superior tactile feel and easy control while simultaneously ensuring extreme protection against saltwater and corrosion. Facilitating simple handling when shooting stills or capturing video under water, the two electronic shutter buttons on the Reflex X1D II 50C also enable easy capture whether shooting in landscape or portrait orientation. Navigating other settings and menu parameters can be done via the camera's back buttons.

"We are very pleased to release the Reflex Water Housing for the Hasselblad X1D II 50C. We're proud to be able to open new creative opportunities for X1D II users and we are excited to see some of the high-quality work that will be achieved with this collaboration between AquaTech and Hasselblad," says Managing Director of AquaTech Alan Love.

The Reflex X1D II 50C dimensions measure at W 210mm (8.26") by L 135mm (5.31") by H 190mm (7.48"). It allows access to the following camera controls: Menu; AE Lock; AF Drive; Browse; Rectangle; Star; and Cross/Delete. In addition to the Reflex Water Housing, the kit includes: Back Plate with Controls; Camera Plate for mounting X1DII Camera; Cable Release for Electronic Shutter; Instructions; and Tool Kit.

The Reflex Water Housing for the Hasselblad X1D II 50C has a MSRP of $1695 excluding tax or €1795 including VAT when purchased through European retailers only.

Learn more about the Reflex Water Housing for the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and purchase here.


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