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Hasselblad have 2 mirrorless flagship cameras both including a 100 megapixel backside-illuminated sensor. This sensing unit is by far the very best I have actually utilized in any video camera. The image quality is definitely stunning providing you 15 stops of vibrant variety at the base ISO.
There are some distinctions in between the X2D and the 907x. Which electronic camera is best for you depends upon your style and requires as a novice professional photographer.
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Great video as always. After long hesitations with the Leica SL3 I am going for the X2D,…..the sheer image quality of the picture straight out of camera is what got me. I am still blown away every time I look at them.
thinking about selling my r5 & 85 1.2 for it. images are amazing jaw dropping
@@angellondian7628 Yeah, did same, sold all my Olympus and Nikon gear, ….but not even close to cover for the body + 90mm + 28mm 😞. Might need to sell one of my kids as well!
You made a good choice.
While the SL camera bodies are fantastic, the sensors and color processing aren’t that different from the Panasonic S1h.
There are multiple posts on Leica forums and here on YouTube comparing RAW and straight to jpeg files. Nearly identical.
With the X2D you get an actual larger sensor and great image processing.
@@annekedebruyn7797 Thanks for the feed back. Yes, I had the oppportunity to try out both for a couple of hours and yes, I prefer almost everything on the Sl3 (handling, viewfinder, autofocus, ….), but the imag files of the Hassy are in a different league all together.
We didn’t know either so we ended up buying both – still awaiting the XCD28mm after waiting nearly 15 months for the 90mm which is the bomb – although to be fair they don’t get as much use now as the GFX100 T+S lenses, the 30mm T+S is king for architecture whilst the 110mm T+S is the king for funky large format style portraits. We use the Hass for those on location but inside portraits of families – even though in our hearts we know the 30mm T+S could probably do a better job we love the Hass on a tripod as you can communicate with your subjects much better that way. – especially now it has proper flash functionality – the matching X2D is great for candids though. Both are good but in different ways – the Hass app is properly sorted except for one thing – orientation when it’s upside down and streaming to the app using an iPad pro!!
My only issue with the Hassleblad X2D and 907x 100c is the price. You really really really have to be a Hassleblad fan AND have deep pockets, and Only want to do just slow product or portrait photography.
For example, If you want a set of 4 lenses, Say a 38 mm F 2.5: that’s 3700. a 55mm F2.5: thats 3700, a 90mm F2.5: thats 4300, and a Zoom the 35-75mm, thats 4000. The camera cost 8200. That is a grand total of 23, 900 Dollars.
Then you say, well, what about the competition. Immediately you think of the Fuji GFX 100 II: The camera is 7500, a similar lens system is 30 mm F3.5 lens is 1700, the 55mm H1.7 is 2300, and 80mm f1.7 lens is 2300, and zoom 32-64 is 2300 (if you prefer the 45-100, that is same price at 2300). AND that is not even including the fact that you have options for reduced pricing like going for the GF 45mm, 50 mm, or 63mm slower lens instead of the f1.7 lens, as ell as more third party options; as well as the option to go for the 100s instead of the 100 II, which would drop the price of the camera body to 4300 (in today’s sales, but normally 6000). But, using the original examples I included, you have a cost of 16,100.
So that is $23,900 vs $16,100. That is a different of $7800 AND you get way a much more versatile system that also include fairly good video capabilities, the ability to shave off some 3000-4000 off that price by going with slower lens, and probably another 1500-3000 off that price by going with the GFX 100s, which would still give you better video capabilities. AND you have more option with 3rd party lenses.
And this is not even including the option of significantly greater options, significant more versatile options, by going with a full frame system from Sony, Nikon, Canon at a much much cheaper price.
I get the craftsmanship of Hassleblad is great, I get there is better flash sync, and arguably better colors compared to fuji film.. But is that enough for an otherwise objectively worse, but more expensive camera?
Apple to orange. Stop whining 😂
Claiming that the Fuji has great video capabilities makes me believe you are a fanpal. The Fuji video capabilities are primitive, with that horrendous rolling shutter. Also, Fuji has a 1/125 flash sync crap. Finally, the camera lacks personality, both in terms of manufacturing and experience. It’s a generic Japanese camera. If you like that, buy a Sony, a Canon or a Nikon. Excellent cameras modern and far less expensive.
The Hassie!
It’s the 500CM no question. I don’t use it hand held, and I have a seriously good tripod and three axis geared head, so focus is easier to get and shake really isn’t an issue.
I’m left with how good the film I put in it is, how much time I take per picture in terms of exposure calculation and obviously composition.
I don’t do firing off dozens of frames, or taking ‘safety’ shots. It works or it doesn’t, that’s how you learn.
These things will be obsolete in less than a decade. Perhaps not *really* so, but it will be forced on them. I don’t like that aspect of digital/mirrorless cameras.
Por que no los dos!
I had the option of buying the X2D, in late 2022 and sadly I didn’t, instead going for the GFX100s, as I was worried about the AF in the X2D and I love the GF110 f/2, which Hasselblad doesn’t have an equivalent of. The big downside to my decision was the slow flash sync speed of the GFX camera, which the Hasselblad just doesn’t have.
I still love the X2D though and one day I would love to get one (or more probably the X3D or X4D, as I don’t see myself as changing any time soon).
907x is one kind of camera, I wish I could try it personally someday.
I’m a professional landscape photographer and former Blad user from the 80’s. My big concern, #1 is the lack of product availability. #2 the 907 intrigues me but the lack of any real protection for the sensor could be a problem using it outdoors. It would be nice if someone would also talk about the legacy V lens adapter that Blad makes and how that would work in the field on either one of theses set ups.
Maybe the new Sony 247 megapixel BSI sensor (flat or curved shape?) they made recently will be for a new full-size medium format digital camera.
If they came out with a monochrome back I would definitely get one to use with my 503cx
Great Video! I have the X2D, best camera ever used, love the ergonomics, menus and most important for me, image quality… is from another world!
The only drawback is the shutter release and the lack of a joystick. The shutter release is a gap in imagination. The only thing they need to do is build a simple trigger app for the Apple watch. The joystick requires redesigning and I don’t know why it was not included.
I think the Hasselblad system is amazing. The drawback is the price. I’m probably more of a target for a Dianna instead. Maybe even a pinhole in the bottom of a 35mm film container.
Great presentation!
I love your vids!
Would you ever do a vid on analog vs digital medium format?
I started follwing you after your Pentacon 6/ Kiev 88 videos!
I think you are one of the only youtube personalities out there with a nuanced views about analog/digital photography.
Not romantic about one or the other. Either positive or negative. Something I oftentimes miss with modern reviewers, something you actively included in a couple of your past videos.
Merely as a one off, comparing the formats, would be a treat!
As an X2D and GFX owner, if the 907X had come out before the X2D, I would definitely have purchased it in preference, purely for the form factor and the visual connection to the 500 series. Regarding comments about price, I don’t think the Hasselblad bodies are overpriced. The X2D’s build quality makes it’s competitors feel slightly “cheap”. However, Hasselblad’s lens pricing is a different matter entirely and it’s not justified by the leaf shutter – cf the 45p re what a leaf shutter lens can be built and retailed for.
Yep, even more so that you have the GFX that is excellent in its own right.
I bought the Leica M11P in January. And my 907X arrived today!!! Great video BTW!
Been doing fast moving street photography with 907/100C and I nail most of my shots. It’s an incredible camera 👏🏼
what lens you using. have been waffling on that or the GFX100ii since I own a 50R and have GFX glass. but I like the idea of cradling the 907x100c in my hand. is there a remote shutter tool that I could use in my right hand while cupping the camera in the left?
Hello, I own bot the X1D and the X2D C100 both give outstanding image quality. I started using Hasselblads back in the 1980’s with the 500 series. I tried the Fuji GFX 50 when it came out with the X1D. At that time the image quality were very close and not a lot in it. But for usability bot in the hand and for studio /location flash work the Hasselblad wins. I now have the Hasselblad X2D C100 and YES it is not as fast as my Z9 or Z8 but they do not give the image quality rather.(but still good). The Hasselblad just beg you to go out and us it all the time. Taking a bit more time to creat images in most cases is not a bad thing. Then if you need the speed then you know.