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Some kind of adapter to take legacy xpan lenses and pano cropped option for X1D?
Hasselblad Announcement -New Chapter!
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nickthetasmaniac
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Nope, no countdown clock. The IG link just takes me to a photo of a X1D shutter button and asks me to sign up for their newsletter. The link through their IG bio just takes me through to the same homepage - still no teaser!
Same result as above.
HHPhoto
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Honestly, I don't know. We will have to wait and see.
The X-Pan was made by Fujifilm, and sold under both brands, but different model type names.
Fujifilm has with no doubt the capabilities to produce such a camera again.
Maybe both companies will make another joint-venture again.
Hasselblad is in a difficult position now:
- their H series is very expensive (when used with digital back) and the market for such cameras is saturated and very small
- their new mirrorless system wasn't a success in the market, most customers in that market prefer the Fuji system.
I think they need something more successful in the market to stay alive and healthy in the long term.
Interestingly Hasselblad has recently presented a professional female photographer, who is using film and the Hasselblad 500 series, in their own Hasselblad youtube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQgVQeDv8Fk
Hasselblad has built its whole reputation with their 500 series. It is legendary.
I think Hasselblad should really think about resurrecting the latest model 503. And offer it with film backs, and a digital back for those who want.
The biggest problem with that project will probably be the lenses: Essential part of the success were the Carl Zeiss lenses. So Hasselblad must convince Zeiss to make lenses again. Not easy....
Cheers, Jan
robert blu
quiet photographer
sepiareverb
genius and moron
I’m guessing the X2D (or will it be the X1D-100C?).
The X1D is a digital XPAN, shoots with the 30, 45 & 90 lenses in XPAN format.
The X1D is a digital XPAN, shoots with the 30, 45 & 90 lenses in XPAN format.
Dan Daniel
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You are all wrong. Hasselblad is finally going to team up with Cooper and make a car. Won't this look sweet in dark gray with all that chrome edging? I wonder if they will go for more chrome around the headlights to echo the 80mm Planar classic.
MBAs gotta MBA, and it's been a while since Hasselblad made some ostentatious consumer product trying to cash in on their heritage. People are starting to forget the HV, that beauty of contemporary marketing, so it's time to drop another load on the public and see how much of that disposable income they can suck up.
MBAs gotta MBA, and it's been a while since Hasselblad made some ostentatious consumer product trying to cash in on their heritage. People are starting to forget the HV, that beauty of contemporary marketing, so it's time to drop another load on the public and see how much of that disposable income they can suck up.
dave lackey
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The original post is my willingness to share good news for a change, in a works that is full of hate, intolerance and chaos. Not to read snarky remarks and jokes. Just my attempt to contribute something positive to our community, not encourage negativity.
As a Hasselblad owner and daily user, like many others in this forum, any news from Hasselblad regarding new products related to the exquisite X1D is welcome. Not that I could ever dream of buying a new MFD system whether it be a $10,000 Fuji 100MP camera or an ever-increasing number of brands following that path, mind you. I cannot.🙂
But dreams are ok, right?🙂 and one day when depreciation has brought the purchase price into a possible range while every one is clamoring over the latest 500MP system, who knows, any of us might be buying one, because it will be obsolete and affordable system.🙂
So, in the interest of allowing others to enjoy the news of something exciting, can we stay on topic and not cast disparaging remarks, please? 🙂
As a Hasselblad owner and daily user, like many others in this forum, any news from Hasselblad regarding new products related to the exquisite X1D is welcome. Not that I could ever dream of buying a new MFD system whether it be a $10,000 Fuji 100MP camera or an ever-increasing number of brands following that path, mind you. I cannot.🙂
But dreams are ok, right?🙂 and one day when depreciation has brought the purchase price into a possible range while every one is clamoring over the latest 500MP system, who knows, any of us might be buying one, because it will be obsolete and affordable system.🙂
So, in the interest of allowing others to enjoy the news of something exciting, can we stay on topic and not cast disparaging remarks, please? 🙂
dave lackey
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jsrockit
Moderator
Thank you Dave, I would never see it otherwise.
I am sorry, but I can`t help but see people buying more and more expensive cameras simply because of the best specs on paper. It goes against why I love photography... the art of photography. I prefer it to the science of photography.
Nothing wrong with that... but if you could afford it I`d have no issue. You know how to make photographs and I know it would go to good use.
Of course, I might be one of them...
Sorry, once again.
robert blu
quiet photographer
Dreams are ok, I hope my post didn't disturb too much but I agree with jsrockit on that point. Anyway excuse me, please.
Yes , 3 days and 22 hours can be a long time...let's our imagination work and let's dream about!
robert
Yes , 3 days and 22 hours can be a long time...let's our imagination work and let's dream about!
robert
Timmyjoe
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Well that would explode my computer. My old Mac Pro struggles with a card full of 24MP images.
Best,
-Tim
Ko.Fe.
Lenses 35/21 Gears 46/20
It is common for these days style of politics.
Some not yet news, which some not even able to see or recognize as news. Some are criticizing company for something. And some are quick to brush criticism or just having fun (because no real news) as hate and demanding to stop people exchange of their opinions.
Some not yet news, which some not even able to see or recognize as news. Some are criticizing company for something. And some are quick to brush criticism or just having fun (because no real news) as hate and demanding to stop people exchange of their opinions.
JeffS7444
Well-known
Ooh, let it be a new mobile device, subscription service or app! </sarcasm>
In a sense, digital Xpan has already been on the market for years; you just need a little imagination to see it: One such example could be a Fujifilm GFX50R with cropped panoramic mode. Not aware of Sony or anyone else making a native panoramic-format sensor, and if they did, most of us couldn't afford it.
Yes but they help to keep the market afloat.
In a sense, digital Xpan has already been on the market for years; you just need a little imagination to see it: One such example could be a Fujifilm GFX50R with cropped panoramic mode. Not aware of Sony or anyone else making a native panoramic-format sensor, and if they did, most of us couldn't afford it.
Yes but they help to keep the market afloat.
sepiareverb
genius and moron
Very much! The Canham 810 has not seen daylight since.
Dan Daniel
Well-known
There is no news, meaning information recently made known. It is a marketing campaign. No camera, no content. The equivalent of the "Breaking News!!!" flashing graphic on news shows.
If you had something real to talk about, you may have a point. But you don't.
We should all feel free to poke fun at empty spaces and Wizard of Oz buffoonery promoted by carnival barkers and grifters. And Hasselblad, like Leica, has shown itself fully willing to play such a role.
Larry Cloetta
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Dave’s a good guy.
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
I agree totally with this ... it reflects my sentiment perfectly.
I will add that Dave Lackey is a stand up guy and stalwart RFFer for as long as I've had the pleasure of knowing him. 🙂
Dan Daniel
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To quote you: I agree totally with this ... it reflects my sentiment perfectly. I did not mean to disparage Dave with my comments, and apologies to all, epsecially Dave, for any insult.
Of course no apologies for my post, either... Hassy has earned the right to be mocked, and also to be praised for some amazing gear that has been of value to many.
David Murphy
Veteran
Maybe they've inked some sort of deal to be the official provider of cameras to Lunar missions again. For those who were around in that era, that was a major profile raising event for Hasselblad (and deservedly so).
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