#Full frame vs medium format samples update

A pronounced front handgrip and full-height angled thumb grip, covered entirely by a high-quality grippy faux-leather, pair up to slot perfectly into the hand.Īnd the X1D II only weighs 766g with battery and SD card installed - that's lighter than pro DSLRs. Once you've got over gawping at the camera itself, It's about as comfortable to hold as you could hope. Throw in the huge touchscreen and this is a stunning modern take on a classic format. You want to run your fingers over its elegant curves. Yes, the Hasselblad X1D II 50C would look right at home in a high-end car showroom.įrom its sculpted gun-metal grey body and etched Hasselblad 'handmade in Sweden' markings, the X1D II screams quality. For more information about the camera, please visit Ease of Use We had our hands on four of those lenses for this test. This may not be a video-centric camera, but the addition is very welcome.Ĭurrently, the X-system includes ten (XCD) lenses, covering the focal length range between 21mm and 230mm.

#Full frame vs medium format samples update

More recently, the X1D II benefited from a significant firmware update that unlocked 2.7k video recording. Hasselblad is the Leica of the medium format world so nothing comes cheap, but the current £5,400 street price is more competitive. The X1D II also comes in at a lower price point. You get a larger and higher-resolution rear touchscreen and EVF, plus a quicker start up time and faster shooting rates among other things. It's a compact 51.2MP medium format digital camera that shoots 16-bit Raw files, with Hasselblad's natural colour and up to 14EV dynamic range.Ĭhanges and improvements in round two appear minor, but the Hasselblad X1D II represents a more rounded experience than its predecessor, crucially boasting quicker handling and improved displays. Launched in June 2019, the Hasselblad X1D II 50C replaced the then three-year-old X1D.