Hasselblad X1D II 50C 50MP Medium Format Mirrorless Camera Body

Impeccable

As a digital imaging technician, I’ve had extensive experience with nearly every medium format digital camera on the market. After recently working with the X1D II for the first time on a major shoot, I can confirm that it is the own of the worst medium format digital cameras on the market. It is slow shooting with clunky menus and ergonomics, buggy, and the image quality is nowhere near what I would expect from a camera with these specs and at this price point. Saturated colors clip easily, the dynamic range is limited, and higher ISOs are far noisier than any other 50MP medium format CMOS sensors I have used. Furthermore, Hasselblad ought to be embarrassed to put their name on this system’s lenses. They are nowhere near the quality of their H mount lenses. The autofocus system is the slowest and least accurate of any mirrorless camera I have used. Adding insult to injury, the requirement to use Hasselblad’s Phocus software for tethered shooting is a major limitation. I am aware this is a harsh review, but I assure you it is well deserved. With the availability of far superior Fuji medium format systems at this price point, there is absolutely no excuse for spending $6000 on this camera.