Medium format cameras are the next big deal for photographers. While full frame cameras are perfect for a variety of genres and needs, there are some who want more pixels to capture the details in their images. This is also why the demand for larger sensors and higher megapixel is driving the industry, no matter how niche the audience may seem. Hasselblad, a legacy brand, is known for creating exceptional medium-format cameras, which have been used not only by commercial photographers but also by astronauts. It now appears that the Hasselblad X2D II is on its way, with new images of the device having surfaced. Here’s what you can expect from the medium format device.
According to Photo Rumors, new images of the cameras have surfaced. In the past, we reported on what we could expect from the device, but now, the details from the FCC filing have also been revealed.
Per the report, the filing has also revealed what one can expect from the device: Here is the paragraph posted by Hasselblad in the FCC filing.
The HASSELBLADTM HB722 is Hasselblad’s next generation mirrorless medium format digital camera with a large 100-megapixel CMOS sensor that boasts 16-bit colour depth and a dynamic range of 15 stops. The camera features a 5-axis 8-stop in-body image stabilization (IBIS) and face detection. Hasselblad Natural Colour Solution (HNCS) technology is integrated into the camera’s system, delivering superb, true-to-life tones that match what the human eye sees. The HB722 offers more storage with a built-in 1TB SSD and users can expand the capacity further with a CFexpress Card Type B. With access to a vast range of high-quality lenses including XCD, HC, HCD, XPan, and V System, the creative possibilities with the HB722 are endless.
Although the sensor remains the same, it remains to be seen whether the company will work on autofocus. Medium-format cameras are far slower than full-frame cameras, and that is specifically due to the nature of the sensor. Fujifilm couldn’t achieve it either, and so it remains to be seen whether the company has something in store for outdoor photographers. Other than the focus, the price, and focus peaking are some other challenges that the company must address with the new camera. With Fujifilm launching a fixed-lens medium format compact camera, Hasselblad has a lot of catching up to do. For instance, Leica changed the M series with M-11P, which was the first camera with content authentication.
Since the device is still in the testing stage, we don’t have too many details about its performance. Perhaps, once the device is closer to launch, we will get more information about what makes it different than the rest. Until then, here’s hoping.
