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Hasselblad Announces X2D 100C Flagship, Three Lenses
7 September 2022
Hasselblad has announced the X2D 100C, its new flagship medium format camera, along with three new lenses in the XCD family: the XCD 2,5/38V, XCD 2,5/55V and the XCD 2,5/90V.
We'll look at each in turn below.
X2D 100C
The X2D 100C has been engineered with substantial technological enhancements to image quality, camera handling and system responsiveness. Inside the new dark gray machined aluminium body is a 100-megapixel back-side illuminated CMOS sensor with up to 15 stops of dynamic range and 16-bit color depth.
The new 5-axis, 7-stop in-body image stabilization system was independently developed by Hasselblad for the 100-Mp sensor, providing the most compact medium format IBIS solution on the market.
With 294 Phase Detection Autofocus zones, the system can rapidly achieve focus to capture files in 3FR Raw and JPEG formats. The built-in 1-TB SSD storage pairs with CFexpress Type B card support for storage.
The X2D 100C features an 0.5-inch OLED electronic viewfinder with 5.76-million dots, a high magnification of 1x with a refresh rate of 60 fps. A 1.08-inch color top display complements a 2.36-Mp, 3.6-inch tilting, touch-capable rear display.
The battery has a CIPA rating of 420 shots and supports PD 3.0 fast charging. Additionally, the X2D 100C is compatible with Phocus, Hasselblad's free image processing software.
"When developing the X2D 100C, our goal was the same as always, just as Victor Hasselblad himself made decades ago: build a better camera," said Bronius Rudnickas, Hasselblad marketing manager. "This commitment drives us to explore the possibility to improve its performance from all aspects."
- Highlights of the new flagship include:
- 100-megapixel 43.8x32.9mm BSI CMOS Sensor
- 16-Bit Color, 15-Stop Dynamic Range
- 294 Phase Detection Autofocus Zones
- 5-Axis 7-Stop In-Body Stabilization
- 1x 5.76m-Dot Electronic Viewfinder
- 3.6" 2.36m-Dot Rear Touchscreen LCD
- ISO 64-25600, Up to 3.3 fps Shooting
- Internal 1TB SSD Memory
- CFexpress Type B Card Slot
- WiFi, USB 3.0 Type-C Connectivity
Specifications for the X2D 100C include:
HASSELBLAD X2D 100C SPECIFICATIONS Sensor 100 Megapixel, medium format CMOS
4:3 aspect ratioBit Depth 16-Bit Lens Mount Hasselblad X File Formats Raw, JPEG Storage 1-TB internal memory
Single Slot: CFexpress Type B (CFexpress 2.0) [512 GB Maximum]Viewfinder 0.5" 5,760,000-dot OLED
100 percent coverage
1x magnificationMonitor 3.6-inch, 2,360,000-dot, tilting touchscreen LCD
Secondary color top status displayShutter Electronic: 1/6000 to 4080 Seconds
Mechanical Leaf: 1/4000 to 4080 SecondsFrame Rate Mechanical Shutter: Up to 3.3 fps at 100-Mp ISO Auto, 64 to 25,600 Autofocus Yes Live View Yes Image Stabilization 5-axis sensor shift Flash iTTL, no built-in flash
Maximum Sync Speed: 1/4000 (Leaf)Movie None Connectivity Wi-Fi 5, USB Type-C Power Rechargeable lithium-ion, 7.2 VDC, 3400 mAh Dimensions 5.8 x 4.2 x 2.9 inches Weight 31.6 oz. The X2D 100C (body only) is $8,199. Adorama and B&H are both now accepting pre-orders.
XCD 2,5/38V
The XCD 38V is ideal for shooting documentary, street and landscape photography.
Highlights of the 38mm include:
- Hasselblad X System
- 30mm (35mm equivalent)
- Aperture Range: f2.5 to f32
- Central lens shutter
- 1/2000-second sync
- Minimum focus distance: 11.8 inches
- Three aspherical elements
- Internal focusing with MF override
- Front filter thread: 72mm
Specifications for the new lens include:
HASSELBLAD XCD 38mm f2.5 V LENS SPECIFICATIONS Mount Hasselblad X Focal Length 38mm (30mm equivalent) Aperture f2.5 to f32 Angle of View 70° Minimum Focus 11.8 inches Magnification 1:6.2 Optical Design 10 elements in 9 groups Autofocus Yes Image Stabilization No Filter Thread 72mm Dimensions 3.0 x 2.7 inches Weight 12.3 oz. The XCD 2,5/38V lens is $3,699. Adorama and B&H are both now accepting pre-orders.
XCD 2,5/55V
The XCD 55V is suitable for full or half-length portraits, as well as for shooting documentary, still life and daily photography, providing image makers more options for their preferred photography genre.
Highlights of the 55mm lens include:
- Hasselblad X System
- 43mm (35mm equivalent)
- Aperture Range: f2.5 to f32
- Central lens shutter
- 1/2000-second sync
- Minimum focus distance: 17.7 inches
- Three aspherical elements
- Internal focusing with MF override
- Front filter thread: 72mm
Specifications for the new lens include:
HASSELBLAD XCD 55mm f2.5 V LENS SPECIFICATIONS Mount Hasselblad X Focal Length 55mm (43mm equivalent) Aperture f2.5 to f32 Angle of View 53° Minimum Focus 17.7 inches Magnification 0.16x, 1:6.4 Optical Design 9 elements in 8 groups Autofocus Yes Image Stabilization No Filter Thread 72mm Dimensions 3.0 x 2.8 inches Weight 13.1 oz. The XCD 2,5/55V lens is $3,699. Adorama and B&H are both now accepting pre-orders.
XCD 2,5/90V
The XCD 90V is a moderate telephoto lens, perfect for close-up portraits and still life imagery and is 11 percent lighter than the XCD 90.
Highlights of the 90mm include:
- Hasselblad X System
- 71mm (35mm equivalent)
- Aperture Range: f2.5 to f32
- Central lens shutter
- 1/4000-second sync
- Minimum focus distance: 26.4 inches
- One aspherical element
- Internal focusing with MF override
- Front filter thread: 72mm
Specifications for the new lens include:
HASSELBLAD XCD 90mm f2.5 V LENS SPECIFICATIONS Mount Hasselblad X Focal Length 90mm (71mm equivalent) Aperture f2.5 to f32 Angle of View 34° Minimum Focus 26.4 inches Magnification 0.17x, 1:5.8 Optical Design 9 elements in 6 groups Autofocus Yes Image Stabilization No Filter Thread 72mm Dimensions 3.0 x 3.7 inches Weight 19.4 oz. The XCD 2,5/90V lens is $4,299. Adorama and B&H are both now accepting pre-orders.
Hasselblad Launches New Flagship Camera and Three All-New Lenses
Introducing the X2D 100C, XCD 38V, XCD 55V and XCD 90V
After the groundbreaking success of the X1D-50c and its second iteration, the X1D II 50C, Hasselblad unveils the powerful X2D 100C, along with three new lenses to the XCD family, the XCD 2,5/38V, XCD 2,5/55V and the XCD 2,5/90V, providing the ultimate experience for content creators.
Hasselblad X2D 100C -- Inspiration in Every Detail
Hasselblad's next-generation mirrorless medium format digital camera, the X2D 100C, has been engineered to bring substantial technological enhancements to image quality, camera handling and system responsiveness. Designed in a new dark gray tone body of machined aluminium, the X2D 100C houses a 100-megapixel back-side illuminated (43.8 x 32.9mm) CMOS sensor, delivering up to 15 stops of dynamic range with a 16-bit colour depth. The X2D 100C enables a creative experience unimaginable in the past. It empowers content creators to capture the intricacies of an image's highlights and shadows, utilising the Hasselblad Natural Colour Solution. Working alongside the new 5-axis, 7-stop in-body image stabilisation system, handheld image capture is possible in the widest range of conditions. Hasselblad independently developed its own IBIS for the X2D 100C in order to meet the stringent requirements for stabilising a 100-Mp sensor. Keeping size and weight in mind for easy portability, the X2D 100C is the most compact medium format IBIS solution on the market.
With 294 Phase Detection Autofocus zones, the system ensures the subject is rapidly located and brought into focus. The X2D 100C captures files in 3FR Raw and full-size JPEG and the cutting-edge, built-in 1TB SSD storage and CFexpress Type B card support delivers a high capture rate for fast-moving subjects.
The X2D 100C features an 0.5-inch OLED Electronic Viewfinder with 5.76-million dots, a high magnification of 1x with a refresh rate of 60fps, which supports electric refractive error correction to ensure the whole display is sharp and bright, from corner to corner. A 1.08-inch colour top display and a 2.36-Mp, 3.6-inch tilting, touch-capable rear display delivers access to all of these new imaging technologies whilst keeping the intuitive Hasselblad User Interface and Scandinavian style of the X System. The battery has a CIPA rating of 420 shots and supports PD 3.0 fast charging. Additionally, the X2D 100C is compatible with Phocus, Hasselblad's free image processing software.
"When developing the X2D 100C, our goal was the same as always, just as Victor Hasselblad himself made decades ago: build a better camera," said Bronius Rudnickas, Hasselblad Marketing Manager. "This commitment drives us to explore the possibility to improve its performance from all aspects."
Faster, More Compact Lenses Enhance the X System Lens Lineup
The XCD lens range now expands to 13 lenses in total with the launch of the XCD 2,5/38V, XCD 2,5/55V and XCD 2,5/90V. Each new lens has been designed with a compact, lightweight build, all while maintaining Hasselblad's top-class optical performance. The fully upgraded focusing module, with its stepping motor, enables faster and more accurate autofocus and the optimized leaf shutter is more compact, providing flash sync at all speeds.
Each of these new XCD lenses have a full-metal body with an engraved distance scale and an H logo engraved on both the focus ring and the lens control ring, delivering unique aesthetics. Photographers can now conveniently switch to Full-time MF using the lens by simply pulling and pushing the focus ring to change between AF and MF and check focus and DOF readings in MF mode. Additionally, the new lens control ring supports function customization and photographers can now change what to control with the ring according to their preferences to make shooting more intuitive and efficient. While the XCD 38V, XCD 55V and XCD 90V lenses are compatible with any X System camera, they perform to their full potential when used with the X2D 100C.
The XCD 38V is ideal for shooting documentary, street and landscape photography. The XCD 55V is suitable for full or half-length portraits, as well as for shooting documentary, still life and daily photography, providing image makers more options for their preferred photography genre. The XCD 90V is a moderate telephoto lens, perfect for close-up portraits and still life imagery and is 11 percent lighter than the XCD 90.
Per Nordlund, Hasselblad Lead Optical Designer commented, "The ambitious development goals we set for these lenses proved to be quite the challenge. We looked toward faster focusing, better operational features and the highest possible optical performance in a more compact shape. The end result has been well worth the effort -- everything falls into place, making the user experience straightforward and natural."
The X2D 100C has an MSRP of €8,699/£7,369/¥54,900 including VAT and $8,199 excluding sales tax.
The XCD 2,5/38V lens has an MSRP of €4,199/£3,599/¥24,900 including VAT and $3,699 excluding sales tax.
The XCD 2,5/55V lens has an MSRP of €4,199/£3,599/¥24,900 including VAT and $3,699 excluding sales tax.
The XCD 2,5/90V lens has an MSRP of€4,799/£4,059 /¥28,900 including VAT and $4,299 excluding sales tax.
The Hasselblad X2D 100C, XCD 2,5/38V, XCD 2,5/55V and XCD 2,5/90V are available to order immediately. See details of each new product here: http://www.hasselblad.com.