Hasselblad X2D II 100C Medium Format Mirrorless Camera

Improving speed, stability, and color on the already-brilliant platform, the Hasselblad X2D II 100C is the next-gen flagship mirrorless camera that continues to make medium format even more flexible for ordinary and extraordinary shooting situations, alike. Upgrades to the AF system, more robust IBIS, and greater color flexibility benefit the veteran medium format shooters as well as those upgrading to the larger sensor format, and these sensor-based upgrades are further complemented by an intuitive user interface, easy wireless control, and refined physical details to make working with the camera more enjoyable.

Building on Hasselblad's obsession with color science, the X2D II is the first medium format camera to feature true end-to-end HDR capture. High Dynamic Range images are captured and processed in-camera as HDR HEIF or Ultra HDR JPEG files, with the results immediately viewable on the camera's rear OLED monitor or editable via Phocus Mobile 2.

• Taking HDR capture further, HNCS HDR (Hasselblad Natural Color Solution) blends the high dynamic range capture with Hasselblad's signature color profiling for more detail and color nuance, especially in the highlights, without sacrificing contrast.
• In order to reveal HDR capture's full potential in highlight and shadow detail recovery, the wider P3 color gamut is used to result in a 3-stop increase in dynamic range for in-camera processed images and up to a 4-stop increase in dynamic range when processing raw files in Phocus.
• HDR images made in camera (HDR HEIF and Ultra HDR JPEGs) are viewable on a variety of HDR-capable devices, including select iPhones, iPads, Mac computers, and Android devices.

One of the key advantages to the X System is the matching XCD lenses, which feature matched designs, optics to support the high-resolution 100MP sensor, and leaf shutters that provide flash sync at all shutter speeds up to 1/4000 sec depending on the lens.

Alternatively, the mirrorless design of the X System also enables adapting lenses from other systems, including Hasselblad's own X-Pan and H-series lenses. These lenses can be used in conjunction with an optional lens adapter and will make use of the camera body's electronic shutter function for shooting at up to 1/6000 sec.

A key upgrade for the system, autofocus has been improved in terms of both speed and accuracy, and a new AF-C mode even makes it easier to photograph moving subjects. The phase-detection AF (PDAF) system now uses 425 points across the sensor for more accuracy, and a new LiDAR sensor has been added to the body for quicker performance in a variety of lighting conditions. Additionally, a new AF illuminator also improves low-light focusing.

Making use of the increased focus point density, there are also new focus point modes: Expand Spot, Custom, and Wide modes, which add to the existing Spot mode for more control and precision when focusing on differently sized subjects.

Featured for the first time in a Hasselblad camera, the X2D II sports an AF-C setting for continuous autofocus that benefits photographing moving subjects. Beyond just continuously changing focus, this mode uses deep learning algorithms for excellent accuracy and reliably detects and tracks human, vehicle, cat, and dog subjects during capture.

X-series cameras have always been known for outstanding ergonomics and a sleek design that's comfortable to hold for all-day shoots. The X2D II improves on the body design with a few notable updates:

• Refined exterior has a new graphite gray matte coating and black lettering along with a redesigned grip covering for more comfort during long shoots. The internal structure has also been optimized to reduce overall weight by 7.5% compared to previous versions; the X2D II 100C weighs 1.85 lb compared to the X2D 100C that weighs 1.97 lb.
• The 3.6" 2.3m-dot OLED supports accurate monitoring of HDR images with its P3 gamut, and the monitor has a 1400-nit peak brightness for high clarity in bright conditions.

UPC: 850035222881