Hasselblad X1D 2

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Simply gorgeous camera to look at and hold, The best touchscreen on a camera to date, and a friendly menu system to boot, The image quality is stunning.
Beautiful image quality, Improved speed & performance, New tethering & mobile options

Cons:

The autofocus performance is sub-par compared to other cameras in this class, No, really, the autofocus isn't good at all, Did we talk about the autofocus performance already
Fundamentally, the same X1D, Autofocus can still be sluggish, Still pricier than its rivals

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Last revision on April 17, 2021

Reviewers Liked

Simply gorgeous camera to look at and hold, The best touchscreen on a camera to date, and a friendly menu system to boot, The image quality is stunning
Beautiful image quality, Improved speed & performance, New tethering & mobile options

Reviewers Didn't Like

The autofocus performance is sub-par compared to other cameras in this class, No, really, the autofocus isn't good at all, Did we talk about the autofocus performance already
Fundamentally, the same X1D, Autofocus can still be sluggish, Still pricier than its rivals

Expert reviews and ratings

Bottom LineThe Hasselblad X1D II 50C turns heads with its stunning industrial design and medium format image sensor, but is hampered by an underpowered battery and sluggish...

By PCMag IN on January 29, 2020

Hasselblad has been synonymous with creating exquisite, top of the line cameras for many years. They have built a reputation on providing cameras with the very best build quality and image quality that is hard to beat. A lot has changed over the years,...

By thephoblographer.com on December 09, 2019

The Hasselblad X1D II 50C features some notable performance boosts – larger and higher-res EVF and rear screen, faster startup time and general operability, improved connectivity and workflow – but fundamentally, it's the same camera as its predecessor....

By digitalcameraworld.com on June 21, 2019

The Hasselblad X1D 50C was the first ever medium format mirrorless camera. As you've probably worked out, the Hasselblad X1D II 50C is its successor. Like the original model, the X1D Mark II has a 50Mp sensor that measures 43.8 × 32.9mm. Crucially, it's...

By CameraJabber on June 20, 2019

Finally, the battery can be charged in the camera via USB directly, the GPS module is now located internally (the original X1D had an external GPS unit that occupied the hot-shoe), UHS-II support has been added, and full resolution JPEGs (50MP) are now...

By The Imaging Resource on June 19, 2019

Ahead of our full Hasselblad X1D II 50C review, we've published the following articles: Announcement: Hasselblad X1D II 50C Mirrorless Camera and XCD 35-75mm f/3.5-4.5 Zoom Lens June 19, 2019 The Hasselblad X1D II 50C is a 50 megapixel...

By PhotographyBLOG on June 19, 2019

If you think about any of the companies who have contributed much to the world of photography gear, there shouldn't be a doubt in your mind that Hasselblad is on that list. With the company's new X1D announced earlier today, I've got no doubt in my mind...

By thephoblographer.com on June 19, 2019