{"id":66996,"date":"2022-09-07T09:38:16","date_gmt":"2022-09-07T09:38:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visualeducation.com\/?p=66996"},"modified":"2023-12-07T12:24:23","modified_gmt":"2023-12-07T12:24:23","slug":"hasselblad-x2d-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/visualeducation.com\/hasselblad-x2d-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Hasselblad X2D Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"cs-content\" class=\"cs-content\"><div class=\"x-section e66996-e1 m1fp0-0 m1fp0-1 m1fp0-2\"><div class=\"x-row e66996-e2 m1fp0-a m1fp0-b m1fp0-c m1fp0-d m1fp0-e m1fp0-m m1fp0-n\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e66996-e3 m1fp0-1u\"><div id=\"back-intro\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e66996-e4 m1fp0-1v m1fp0-1w m1fp0-1x\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h1 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hasselblad X2D 100-Megapixel Camera Review<\/span><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e66996-e5 m1fp0-0 m1fp0-2 m1fp0-3 m1fp0-4\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e66996-e6 m1fp0-a m1fp0-b m1fp0-c m1fp0-d m1fp0-e m1fp0-m m1fp0-o\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e66996-e7 m1fp0-1u\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e66996-e8 m1fp0-22 m1fp0-23 m1fp0-24 m1fp0-25 m1fp0-26 m1fp0-27 m1fp0-28 m1fp0-29\"><p class=\"p1\">For this video, I tested the brand-new Hasselblad X2D camera extensively on two separate photoshoots. The first is a fashion and beauty shoot, while the second is a studio product photoshoot.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e66996-e9 m1fp0-22 m1fp0-23 m1fp0-25 m1fp0-26 m1fp0-27 m1fp0-29 m1fp0-2a\"><p class=\"p1\">To better understand the performance of this new mirrorless medium format camera, I&rsquo;ve also used my Hasselblad H6 100 (Hasselblad's current flagship camera) on one of the shoots so we can make some side-by-side comparisons.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e66996-e10 m1fp0-0 m1fp0-5 m1fp0-6\"><div class=\"x-row e66996-e11 m1fp0-a m1fp0-b m1fp0-e m1fp0-f m1fp0-g m1fp0-h m1fp0-m m1fp0-p\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e66996-e12 m1fp0-1u\"><div class=\"x-frame x-frame-video-embed e66996-e13 m1fp0-2h m1fp0-2i\"><div class=\"x-frame-inner\"><div class=\"x-video x-video-embed\"><div class=\"x-resp-embed x-is-video x-is-vimeo\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"X2D Video 1 - Main Review Karl Taylor\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/780753925?h=d10e113ad6&amp;dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"881\" height=\"496\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e66996-e14 m1fp0-0 m1fp0-2 m1fp0-3 m1fp0-4 m1fp0-7\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e66996-e15 m1fp0-a m1fp0-b m1fp0-c m1fp0-d m1fp0-e m1fp0-m m1fp0-q\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e66996-e16 m1fp0-1u\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e66996-e17 m1fp0-22 m1fp0-23 m1fp0-24 m1fp0-25 m1fp0-26 m1fp0-28 m1fp0-29 m1fp0-2b\"><p class=\"p1\">Jump to:<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e66996-e18 m1fp0-22 m1fp0-23 m1fp0-25 m1fp0-27 m1fp0-29 m1fp0-2a m1fp0-2c m1fp0-2d\"><div class=\"x-col e12996-14 ma10-s\">\n<ul>\n \t<li><a href=\"#back-intro\" target=\"\">Introduction<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"#video\">Video review (39 mins.)<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"#sensor\">The sensor<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"#file-types\">File types<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"#focus\">Focusing improvements<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"#stabilisation\">Image stabilisation<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"#storage\">Image storage<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"#speed\">Shooting speeds<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"#mirrorless\">Going mirrorless<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"#exposure-sim\">Exposure simulation<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"#lenses\">XCD Lenses<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"#lens-choices\">Lens choices and adaptors<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"#battery\">Battery<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"#tests\">Test photoshoots<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"#physical\">Physical camera differences<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"#menu\">Menu system and controls<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"#video-funct\">Video function<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"#compared\">X2D and H6 results<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"#diffraction\">Diffraction definition<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"#diffraction-f16\">Diffraction comparison at f16<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"#noise\">Noise comparison<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"#conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e66996-e19 m1fp0-0 m1fp0-2 m1fp0-3 m1fp0-4\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e66996-e20 m1fp0-a m1fp0-b m1fp0-c m1fp0-d m1fp0-e m1fp0-m m1fp0-r\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e66996-e21 m1fp0-1u\"><div id=\"sensor\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e66996-e22 m1fp0-1v m1fp0-1w m1fp0-1y m1fp0-1z\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">The X2D camera sensor<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e66996-e23 m1fp0-22 m1fp0-23 m1fp0-25 m1fp0-26 m1fp0-27 m1fp0-29 m1fp0-2a\"><p>The X2D boasts a 100-megapixel back-illuminated sensor. It\u2019s a Sony sensor, but Hasselblad has invested heavily in research and development, customising and tailoring it to their bespoke natural colour requirements.<\/p>\n<p>On top of that, with the X2D optimised for a broad range of exposure times, they\u2019ve significantly improved noise reduction at higher ISO and for long exposure shots.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e66996-e24 m1fp0-0 m1fp0-3 m1fp0-6 m1fp0-8\"><div class=\"x-row e66996-e25 m1fp0-a m1fp0-b m1fp0-e m1fp0-f m1fp0-i m1fp0-j m1fp0-m m1fp0-s\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e66996-e26 m1fp0-1u\"><span class=\"x-image e66996-e27 m1fp0-2j\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visualeducation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Karl_Taylor_X2D_focus_stack_f11.jpg\" width=\"1250\" height=\"937\" alt=\"F11 focus stack of handbags photoshoot with X2D\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><div class=\"x-text x-content e66996-e28 m1fp0-23 m1fp0-24 m1fp0-25 m1fp0-27 m1fp0-2e m1fp0-2f\">F11 focus stack of handbags photoshoot with X2D<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e66996-e29 m1fp0-0 m1fp0-3 m1fp0-6 m1fp0-8\"><div class=\"x-row e66996-e30 m1fp0-a m1fp0-b m1fp0-e m1fp0-f m1fp0-i m1fp0-j m1fp0-m m1fp0-t\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e66996-e31 m1fp0-1u\"><span class=\"x-image e66996-e32 m1fp0-2j\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visualeducation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Karl_Taylor_X2D_focus_stack_f11_crop.jpg\" width=\"1250\" height=\"937\" alt=\"Insane detail - a crop from focus stack of handbags X2D test product photoshoot\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><div class=\"x-text x-content e66996-e33 m1fp0-23 m1fp0-24 m1fp0-25 m1fp0-27 m1fp0-2e m1fp0-2f\">Insane detail! A crop from the above image<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e66996-e34 m1fp0-0 m1fp0-2 m1fp0-3 m1fp0-4\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e66996-e35 m1fp0-a m1fp0-b m1fp0-c m1fp0-d m1fp0-e m1fp0-m m1fp0-u\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e66996-e36 m1fp0-1u\"><div id=\"file-types\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e66996-e37 m1fp0-1v m1fp0-1y m1fp0-20 m1fp0-21\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Recording 16-bit RAW image files<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e66996-e38 m1fp0-22 m1fp0-23 m1fp0-25 m1fp0-26 m1fp0-27 m1fp0-29 m1fp0-2a\">This sensor is capable of recording 16-bit RAW image files but with the ability to switch to 14-bit image files with JPG and RAW file options if you require smaller file sizes. 16-bit images will of course deliver the highest quality and largest dynamic range from the RAW file.\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e66996-e39 m1fp0-0 m1fp0-3 m1fp0-6 m1fp0-8\"><div class=\"x-row e66996-e40 m1fp0-a m1fp0-e m1fp0-f m1fp0-h m1fp0-i m1fp0-k m1fp0-m m1fp0-v\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e66996-e41 m1fp0-1u\"><span class=\"x-image e66996-e42 m1fp0-2j\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visualeducation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/X2D-100-megapixel-back-illuminated-sensor.jpg\" width=\"774\" height=\"774\" alt=\"X2D 100 Megapixel back-illuminated sensor \" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><div class=\"x-text x-content e66996-e43 m1fp0-23 m1fp0-24 m1fp0-25 m1fp0-27 m1fp0-2e m1fp0-2f\"><p>X2D 100 Megapixel back-illuminated sensor<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e66996-e44 m1fp0-1u\"><span class=\"x-image e66996-e45 m1fp0-2j\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visualeducation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/X2D-14bit-and-16bit-files-1.jpg\" width=\"774\" height=\"774\" alt=\"X2D 14-bit and 16-bit menu selection\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><div class=\"x-text x-content e66996-e46 m1fp0-23 m1fp0-24 m1fp0-25 m1fp0-27 m1fp0-2e m1fp0-2f\"><p>X2D 14-bit and 16-bit menu selection<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e66996-e47 m1fp0-0 m1fp0-2 m1fp0-3 m1fp0-4\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e66996-e48 m1fp0-a m1fp0-b m1fp0-c m1fp0-d m1fp0-e m1fp0-m m1fp0-w\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e66996-e49 m1fp0-1u\"><div id=\"focus\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e66996-e50 m1fp0-1v m1fp0-1w m1fp0-1y m1fp0-1z\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Focusing system improvements<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e66996-e51 m1fp0-22 m1fp0-23 m1fp0-25 m1fp0-26 m1fp0-27 m1fp0-29 m1fp0-2a\">There have been huge improvements with the focusing system accompanied by a new retro-style lens design for manual focus. Although the X2D is still compatible with the old X1D lenses, these new lenses are very stylish, swift to react, and silent in focusing compared to the old system.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e66996-e52 m1fp0-0 m1fp0-3 m1fp0-6 m1fp0-8\"><div class=\"x-row e66996-e53 m1fp0-a m1fp0-b m1fp0-e m1fp0-f m1fp0-i m1fp0-j m1fp0-m m1fp0-x\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e66996-e54 m1fp0-1u\"><span class=\"x-image e66996-e55 m1fp0-2j\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visualeducation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/retro-styled-X2D-lenses.jpg\" width=\"774\" height=\"561\" alt=\"New retro styled lenses for X2D\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><div class=\"x-text x-content e66996-e56 m1fp0-23 m1fp0-24 m1fp0-25 m1fp0-27 m1fp0-2e m1fp0-2f\"><p>New retro styled lenses for X2D<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e66996-e57 m1fp0-0 m1fp0-2 m1fp0-3 m1fp0-4\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e66996-e58 m1fp0-a m1fp0-b m1fp0-c m1fp0-d m1fp0-e m1fp0-m m1fp0-y\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e66996-e59 m1fp0-1u\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e66996-e60 m1fp0-1v m1fp0-1w m1fp0-1y m1fp0-21\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phase detect autofocusing<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e66996-e61 m1fp0-22 m1fp0-23 m1fp0-25 m1fp0-26 m1fp0-27 m1fp0-29 m1fp0-2a\"><p>Phase detect autofocusing is interactive, accurate, and much quicker than the previous X1Dii system. To quickly select your focus point for pin-sharp results, simply drag your finger over the back screen view.<\/p>\n<p>I've been told that Hasselblad even has <a href=\"https:\/\/visualeducation.com\/x2d-face-detection\/\">face detection<\/a>* with eye tracking in the pipeline for future firmware updates. This function allows the automatic focusing system to lock onto your subject's face or eye, making autofocus a breeze.<\/p>\n<p>However, the main takeaway for me was how accurate the focus point was \u2013 if I clicked a focus zone for the model's eye, her eye was pin-sharp. This also made focus decisions on product photography easy to work with.<\/p>\n<p>* <em>UPDATE Dec 2023 -<\/em> Hasselblad released firmware version 3.00, introducing face detection focusing for the <a href=\"https:\/\/visualeducation.com\/x2d-face-detection\/\">X2D camera<\/a> which significantly speeds up the workflow for fashion and beauty<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e66996-e62 m1fp0-0 m1fp0-3 m1fp0-6 m1fp0-8\"><div class=\"x-row e66996-e63 m1fp0-a m1fp0-b m1fp0-e m1fp0-f m1fp0-i m1fp0-j m1fp0-m m1fp0-z\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e66996-e64 m1fp0-1u\"><span class=\"x-image e66996-e65 m1fp0-2j\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visualeducation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/phase-detect-focus-on-X2D.jpg\" width=\"774\" height=\"561\" alt=\"Phase detect autofocusing\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><div class=\"x-text x-content e66996-e66 m1fp0-23 m1fp0-24 m1fp0-25 m1fp0-27 m1fp0-2e m1fp0-2f\"><p>Phase detect autofocusing<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e66996-e67 m1fp0-0 m1fp0-2 m1fp0-3 m1fp0-4\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e66996-e68 m1fp0-a m1fp0-b m1fp0-c m1fp0-d m1fp0-e m1fp0-m m1fp0-10\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e66996-e69 m1fp0-1u\"><div id=\"stabilisation\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e66996-e70 m1fp0-1v m1fp0-1w m1fp0-1y m1fp0-1z\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Other X2D camera features<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e66996-e71 m1fp0-1v m1fp0-1w m1fp0-1y m1fp0-21\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Built-in image stabilisation<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e66996-e72 m1fp0-22 m1fp0-23 m1fp0-25 m1fp0-26 m1fp0-27 m1fp0-29 m1fp0-2a\"><p>New with this camera is an impressive seven-stop improvement with a sophisticated 5-axis image stabilisation system. What does that mean?<\/p>\n<p>It means that you can shoot hand-held with much longer shutter speeds than you could without it \u2013 for example, in low-light situations such as events, weddings or street photography, the ability to shoot slower shutter speeds hand-held opens up a lot of creative opportunities.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e66996-e73 m1fp0-0 m1fp0-3 m1fp0-6 m1fp0-8\"><div class=\"x-row e66996-e74 m1fp0-a m1fp0-b m1fp0-e m1fp0-f m1fp0-i m1fp0-j m1fp0-m m1fp0-11\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e66996-e75 m1fp0-1u\"><span class=\"x-image e66996-e76 m1fp0-2j\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visualeducation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/X2D-top-view-features.jpg\" width=\"774\" height=\"561\" alt=\"Top view of Hasselblad X2D\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><div class=\"x-text x-content e66996-e77 m1fp0-23 m1fp0-24 m1fp0-25 m1fp0-27 m1fp0-2e m1fp0-2f\"><p>Other X2D camera features<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e66996-e78 m1fp0-0 m1fp0-2 m1fp0-3 m1fp0-4\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e66996-e79 m1fp0-a m1fp0-b m1fp0-c m1fp0-d m1fp0-e m1fp0-m m1fp0-12\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e66996-e80 m1fp0-1u\"><div id=\"storage\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e66996-e81 m1fp0-1v m1fp0-1w m1fp0-1y m1fp0-21\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Internal solid-state drive and card photo storage<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e66996-e82 m1fp0-22 m1fp0-23 m1fp0-25 m1fp0-26 m1fp0-27 m1fp0-29 m1fp0-2a\"><p>A great feature is the huge 1TB internal solid-state drive with rapid transfer speeds. Ideal for photographers on the go! However, the camera also has a memory card slot that accepts CFexpress cards which can hold up to 512GB.<\/p>\n<p>With a card inserted, the camera features mirrored storage, meaning your images are saved on both the internal drive and memory card \u2013 great for extra peace of mind on those critical shoots. But I love not having to even think about putting in a memory card \u2013 I can just pick up the camera and shoot.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e66996-e83 m1fp0-0 m1fp0-3 m1fp0-6 m1fp0-8\"><div class=\"x-row e66996-e84 m1fp0-a m1fp0-e m1fp0-f m1fp0-h m1fp0-i m1fp0-k m1fp0-m m1fp0-13\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e66996-e85 m1fp0-1u\"><span class=\"x-image e66996-e86 m1fp0-2j\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visualeducation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/x2d-card-storage.jpg\" width=\"774\" height=\"561\" alt=\"X2D 100 Megapixel back-illuminated sensor \" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><div class=\"x-text x-content e66996-e87 m1fp0-23 m1fp0-24 m1fp0-25 m1fp0-27 m1fp0-2e m1fp0-2f\">X2D memory card slot that accepts CFexpress cards which can hold up to 512GB<\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e66996-e88 m1fp0-1u\"><span class=\"x-image e66996-e89 m1fp0-2j\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visualeducation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/1TB-internal-file-storage-on-hasselblad-X2D.jpg\" width=\"774\" height=\"561\" alt=\"1TB internal storage on Hasselblad X2D\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><div class=\"x-text x-content e66996-e90 m1fp0-23 m1fp0-24 m1fp0-25 m1fp0-27 m1fp0-2e m1fp0-2f\">1TB internal storage on X2D<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e66996-e91 m1fp0-0 m1fp0-2 m1fp0-3 m1fp0-4\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e66996-e92 m1fp0-a m1fp0-b m1fp0-c m1fp0-d m1fp0-e m1fp0-m m1fp0-14\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e66996-e93 m1fp0-1u\"><div id=\"speed\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e66996-e94 m1fp0-1v m1fp0-1w m1fp0-1y m1fp0-21\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Faster shooting speeds<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e66996-e95 m1fp0-22 m1fp0-23 m1fp0-25 m1fp0-26 m1fp0-27 m1fp0-29 m1fp0-2a\">Compared to its predecessors, the X2D is significantly faster to work with, capturing just over three frames per second. This really does help me on fashion photoshoots when the action needs to be faster paced. This is an improvement over the H6 and the X1Dii.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e66996-e96 m1fp0-0 m1fp0-3 m1fp0-6 m1fp0-8\"><div class=\"x-row e66996-e97 m1fp0-a m1fp0-b m1fp0-e m1fp0-f m1fp0-i m1fp0-j m1fp0-m m1fp0-15\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e66996-e98 m1fp0-1u\"><span class=\"x-image e66996-e99 m1fp0-2j\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visualeducation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Beauty-shot.jpg\" width=\"1250\" height=\"937\" alt=\"Beauty photoshoot using NEW Hasselblad X2D\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><div class=\"x-text x-content e66996-e100 m1fp0-23 m1fp0-24 m1fp0-25 m1fp0-27 m1fp0-2e m1fp0-2f\"><p>Beauty photoshoot using NEW Hasselblad X2D handheld<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e66996-e101 m1fp0-0 m1fp0-2 m1fp0-3 m1fp0-4\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e66996-e102 m1fp0-a m1fp0-b m1fp0-c m1fp0-d m1fp0-e m1fp0-m m1fp0-16\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e66996-e103 m1fp0-1u\"><div id=\"mirrorless\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e66996-e104 m1fp0-1v m1fp0-1w m1fp0-1y m1fp0-21\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Transitioning from a mirrored to a mirrorless Hasselblad<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e66996-e105 m1fp0-22 m1fp0-23 m1fp0-25 m1fp0-26 m1fp0-27 m1fp0-29 m1fp0-2a\"><p>After 30 years of shooting with mirror and prism cameras, I must admit I was concerned about how this mirrorless camera would feel during a shoot. How would it feel looking through an electronic viewfinder and would I be able to adjust?<\/p>\n<p>During the test shoots, I was pleasantly surprised using the full 1X magnification viewfinder. It\u2019s a larger 5.76-megapixel viewfinder, giving a big and bright view compared to the previous model.<\/p>\n<p>This clear, pin-sharp preview was also quickly refreshed on the large, tiltable back screen. The screen offers easy double-tap and pinch-zoom functions so you can inspect your photos whilst working.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e66996-e106 m1fp0-0 m1fp0-3 m1fp0-6 m1fp0-8\"><div class=\"x-row e66996-e107 m1fp0-a m1fp0-b m1fp0-e m1fp0-f m1fp0-i m1fp0-j m1fp0-m m1fp0-17\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e66996-e108 m1fp0-1u\"><span class=\"x-image e66996-e109 m1fp0-2j\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visualeducation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/transition-h6-to-X2D.jpg\" width=\"774\" height=\"561\" alt=\"Transitioning from a Mirrored to a Mirrorless Hasselblad\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><div class=\"x-text x-content e66996-e110 m1fp0-23 m1fp0-24 m1fp0-25 m1fp0-27 m1fp0-2e m1fp0-2f\">Transitioning from a mirrored to a mirrorless Hasselblad<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e66996-e111 m1fp0-0 m1fp0-2 m1fp0-3 m1fp0-4\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e66996-e112 m1fp0-a m1fp0-b m1fp0-c m1fp0-d m1fp0-e m1fp0-m m1fp0-18\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e66996-e113 m1fp0-1u\"><div id=\"exposure-sim\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e66996-e114 m1fp0-1v m1fp0-1w m1fp0-1y m1fp0-21\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Exposure simulation<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e66996-e115 m1fp0-22 m1fp0-23 m1fp0-25 m1fp0-26 m1fp0-27 m1fp0-29 m1fp0-2a\"><p>If you\u2019re working away from the studio or using natural light, you can take advantage of the exposure simulation function. If you\u2019re out and about on location, you can use this function to test out exposure adjustments through the viewfinder to get an idea of how these adjustments will affect your image.<\/p>\n<p>It's perfect for natural-light work, street photography, wedding images, and so on, but with the ability to turn this feature off in a studio environment when using studio flash.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e66996-e116 m1fp0-0 m1fp0-2 m1fp0-3 m1fp0-4\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e66996-e117 m1fp0-a m1fp0-b m1fp0-c m1fp0-d m1fp0-e m1fp0-m m1fp0-19\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e66996-e118 m1fp0-1u\"><div id=\"lenses\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e66996-e119 m1fp0-1v m1fp0-1w m1fp0-1y m1fp0-1z\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">New XCD lens system<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e66996-e120 m1fp0-22 m1fp0-23 m1fp0-25 m1fp0-26 m1fp0-27 m1fp0-29 m1fp0-2a\"><p>The new retro-styled XCD lenses provide an intuitive manual-operated focus ring and can also work rapidly and silently in automatic focus mode. The lenses also offer focus assist mode using the interactive touchscreen on the back of the camera &ndash; I thoroughly enjoyed using the manual \/ focus assist mode if I really wanted a &lsquo;retro&rsquo; feel.<\/p>\n<p>As well as the front control wheel on the camera, the lenses also have a traditional aperture ring. This provides that quality feel reminiscent of traditional manual cameras. As the lens ring is adjusted, the relevant information is clearly displayed on a mini electric panel on the top of the camera body.<\/p>\n<p>Interestingly, this same lens ring can be configured through the camera&rsquo;s menu settings to work for ISO, shutter speed settings, and more, giving you more options on the configuration and user experience of the camera.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e66996-e121 m1fp0-0 m1fp0-3 m1fp0-6 m1fp0-8\"><div class=\"x-row e66996-e122 m1fp0-a m1fp0-b m1fp0-e m1fp0-f m1fp0-i m1fp0-j m1fp0-m m1fp0-1a\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e66996-e123 m1fp0-1u\"><span class=\"x-image e66996-e124 m1fp0-2j\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visualeducation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/x2d-lens-system.jpg\" width=\"774\" height=\"561\" alt=\"New XCD Lens system\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><div class=\"x-text x-content e66996-e125 m1fp0-23 m1fp0-24 m1fp0-25 m1fp0-27 m1fp0-2e m1fp0-2f\"><p>New XCD Lens system: NEW 38mm, 55mm, and 90mm lens choices<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e66996-e126 m1fp0-0 m1fp0-2 m1fp0-3 m1fp0-4\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e66996-e127 m1fp0-a m1fp0-b m1fp0-c m1fp0-d m1fp0-e m1fp0-m m1fp0-1b\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e66996-e128 m1fp0-1u\"><div id=\"lens-choices\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e66996-e129 m1fp0-1v m1fp0-1w m1fp0-1y m1fp0-21\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Lens choices and adaptors<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e66996-e130 m1fp0-22 m1fp0-23 m1fp0-25 m1fp0-26 m1fp0-27 m1fp0-29 m1fp0-2a\"><p>At launch, there are three new design lens choices for this new camera: a new 38mm, a 55mm, and a 90mm lens. However, if you already own any X1D lenses they\u2019re all compatible with this new system. If you\u2019re an H6 user then you\u2019ll be happy to know that there\u2019s an adaptor for your lenses and even an optical convertor.<\/p>\n<p>According to Hasselblad, the convertor will actually improve the resolution of your H-lenses, but I\u2019ve not actually tested this out yet. There are also adaptors for XPAN lenses and the XV system.<\/p>\n<p>As with the Hasselblad medium format system, we have the great benefit of the leaf shutter which is actually within the camera lens. The leaf shutter means we\u2019re not restricted by flash sync speeds such as 1\/125th of a second because we can sync at 1\/2000th of a second or even 1\/4000th of a second using the new 90mm lens.<\/p>\n<p>This is a huge benefit for a photographer like me. I\u2019m often shooting fashion on location and the ability to block out existing ambient light, or underexpose ambient light, whilst retaining correct exposure on the flash is a very important part of my creative process.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s useful in the studio too, of course, as the higher sync speeds also allow you to avoid light pollution from your studio modelling lamps.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e66996-e131 m1fp0-0 m1fp0-2 m1fp0-3 m1fp0-4\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e66996-e132 m1fp0-a m1fp0-b m1fp0-c m1fp0-d m1fp0-e m1fp0-m m1fp0-1c\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e66996-e133 m1fp0-1u\"><div id=\"battery\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e66996-e134 m1fp0-1v m1fp0-1w m1fp0-1y m1fp0-1z\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Battery pack\n<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e66996-e135 m1fp0-22 m1fp0-23 m1fp0-25 m1fp0-26 m1fp0-27 m1fp0-29 m1fp0-2a\">The battery pack is easily accessible and enables around 420 shots on one charge. During the test shoots, I discovered by chance that it actually charges when tethered \u2013 a clever solution to those annoying downtime software crashes caused by low battery power that I often experienced with the H6.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e66996-e136 m1fp0-0 m1fp0-2 m1fp0-3 m1fp0-4\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e66996-e137 m1fp0-a m1fp0-b m1fp0-c m1fp0-d m1fp0-e m1fp0-m m1fp0-1d\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e66996-e138 m1fp0-1u\"><div id=\"tests\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e66996-e139 m1fp0-1v m1fp0-1w m1fp0-1y m1fp0-1z\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Hasselblad X2D test photoshoots<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e66996-e140 m1fp0-22 m1fp0-23 m1fp0-25 m1fp0-26 m1fp0-27 m1fp0-29 m1fp0-2a\"><p>I tested this new X2D camera on a tethered product shoot and an untethered fashion and  beauty shoot.<\/p>\n<p>As you can see, I chose a handbag theme for both. Looking at the images, you can see the amazing level of detail. Thanks to the incredibly sharp results enabled by the higher-quality XCD lenses and the new back-illuminated sensor, I actually didn\u2019t need to do any sharpening in post-production.<\/p>\n<p>The 100-megapixel resolution gives you so much image data to work with that most crops that you apply still leave you with tons of resolution. The touch screen function makes it easy to discover a ridiculous level of detail in your subject if not shooting tethered too.<\/p>\n<p>In product photography, I tend to use focus stacking for extreme depth of field and to achieve my desired results. The same is true in this product shoot, where I captured a selection of images with incredible detail at F11. I then used Helicon focus software to deliver my final image.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e66996-e141 m1fp0-0 m1fp0-3 m1fp0-6 m1fp0-8\"><div class=\"x-row e66996-e142 m1fp0-a m1fp0-e m1fp0-f m1fp0-h m1fp0-i m1fp0-k m1fp0-m m1fp0-1e\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e66996-e143 m1fp0-1u\"><span class=\"x-image e66996-e144 m1fp0-2j\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visualeducation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/fashion-test-shoot.jpg\" width=\"774\" height=\"561\" alt=\"Fashion photoshoot test using X2D\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><div class=\"x-text x-content e66996-e145 m1fp0-23 m1fp0-24 m1fp0-25 m1fp0-27 m1fp0-2e m1fp0-2f\">Fashion photoshoot test using X2D<\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e66996-e146 m1fp0-1u\"><span class=\"x-image e66996-e147 m1fp0-2j\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visualeducation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/product-test-shoot.jpg\" width=\"774\" height=\"561\" alt=\"Product photoshoot test using tethered X2D\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><div class=\"x-text x-content e66996-e148 m1fp0-23 m1fp0-24 m1fp0-25 m1fp0-27 m1fp0-2e m1fp0-2f\">Product photoshoot test using tethered X2D<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e66996-e149 m1fp0-0 m1fp0-2 m1fp0-3 m1fp0-4\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e66996-e150 m1fp0-a m1fp0-b m1fp0-c m1fp0-d m1fp0-e m1fp0-m m1fp0-1f\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e66996-e151 m1fp0-1u\"><div id=\"physical\" class=\"x-text x-content e66996-e152 m1fp0-22 m1fp0-23 m1fp0-25 m1fp0-26 m1fp0-27 m1fp0-29 m1fp0-2a\"><p>When you look at the physical size of the X2D camera and note how small it is in comparison with the H6, the level of detail that you can capture is mind-blowing!<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s also quite a weight difference with the H6 being a lot heavier. I could comfortably hold the lighter X2D throughout the fashion shoot without needing to put it down.<\/p>\n<p>The only gripe I have is the back of the grip, but this might simply be down to my familiarity with the H6 system. I felt that the back thumb area of the grip could have a contour to make it even better to hold. The front part of the grip, though, is very comfortable, giving a good feeling of security.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e66996-e153 m1fp0-0 m1fp0-3 m1fp0-6 m1fp0-8\"><div class=\"x-row e66996-e154 m1fp0-a m1fp0-b m1fp0-e m1fp0-f m1fp0-i m1fp0-j m1fp0-m m1fp0-1g\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e66996-e155 m1fp0-1u\"><span class=\"x-image e66996-e156 m1fp0-2j\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visualeducation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/x2d-physical-size-compared-h6.jpg\" width=\"774\" height=\"561\" alt=\"The X2D is comparatively small when compared to the H6\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><div class=\"x-text x-content e66996-e157 m1fp0-23 m1fp0-24 m1fp0-25 m1fp0-27 m1fp0-2e m1fp0-2f\">The X2D is smaller and lighter than the H6<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e66996-e158 m1fp0-0 m1fp0-2 m1fp0-3 m1fp0-4\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e66996-e159 m1fp0-a m1fp0-b m1fp0-c m1fp0-d m1fp0-e m1fp0-m m1fp0-1h\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e66996-e160 m1fp0-1u\" id=\"menu\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e66996-e161 m1fp0-1v m1fp0-1w m1fp0-1y m1fp0-1z\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">X2D menus and controls<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e66996-e162 m1fp0-22 m1fp0-23 m1fp0-25 m1fp0-26 m1fp0-27 m1fp0-29 m1fp0-2a\"><p>As you can see in the video, the camera controls are very intuitive and quick to access via the back screen. Much of the settings information is also duplicated on the mini-top screen for ease of reference whilst shooting.<\/p>\n<p>There are a couple of physical buttons and control wheels on the camera body, providing quick access to shooting mode and ISO for swift adjustments without needing to use the back screen. There\u2019s also the previously mentioned lens ring control, which opens up plenty of control variations for you.<\/p>\n<p>If you wear glasses, the X2D comes with a clever EVF diopter control. This is simple to access and you can easily adjust the electronic image to suit the specific requirements of your eyes. I wear glasses for reading so adjusted the internal EVF to be super-sharp for my particular prescription.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e66996-e163 m1fp0-0 m1fp0-3 m1fp0-6 m1fp0-8\"><div class=\"x-row e66996-e164 m1fp0-a m1fp0-b m1fp0-e m1fp0-f m1fp0-i m1fp0-j m1fp0-m m1fp0-1i\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e66996-e165 m1fp0-1u\"><span class=\"x-image e66996-e166 m1fp0-2j\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visualeducation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/beauty-shot-crop.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1250\" alt=\"Beauty Shot Crop - X2D photoshoot test\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><div class=\"x-text x-content e66996-e167 m1fp0-23 m1fp0-24 m1fp0-25 m1fp0-27 m1fp0-2e m1fp0-2f\"><p>A close-up crop from the beauty shot above &ndash; X2D photoshoot test<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e66996-e168 m1fp0-0 m1fp0-2 m1fp0-3 m1fp0-4\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e66996-e169 m1fp0-a m1fp0-b m1fp0-c m1fp0-d m1fp0-e m1fp0-m m1fp0-1j\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e66996-e170 m1fp0-1u\"><div id=\"video-funct\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e66996-e171 m1fp0-1v m1fp0-1w m1fp0-1y m1fp0-1z\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">4K video<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e66996-e172 m1fp0-22 m1fp0-23 m1fp0-25 m1fp0-26 m1fp0-27 m1fp0-29 m1fp0-2a\">Unfortunately, 4K video isn\u2019t available on the X2D at launch. I was quite disappointed by this \u2013 because the camera is compact enough that I feel I would happily take it more places with me, it would be great to have video as an option. I really do hope that Hasselblad can bring video to this camera at some point as they did with the H6 and the X1Dii.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e66996-e173 m1fp0-0 m1fp0-2 m1fp0-3 m1fp0-4\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e66996-e174 m1fp0-a m1fp0-b m1fp0-c m1fp0-d m1fp0-e m1fp0-m m1fp0-1k\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e66996-e175 m1fp0-1u\"><div id=\"compared\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e66996-e176 m1fp0-1v m1fp0-1w m1fp0-1y m1fp0-1z\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Diffraction: side-by-side comparisons<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e66996-e177 m1fp0-22 m1fp0-23 m1fp0-25 m1fp0-26 m1fp0-27 m1fp0-29 m1fp0-2a\">I also took shots straight from the camera at f11 and f16 in order to compare the H6 and X2D directly. It\u2019s really important that we can identify any diffraction in the shots to see where it becomes a problem.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e66996-e178 m1fp0-0 m1fp0-2 m1fp0-3 m1fp0-4\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e66996-e179 m1fp0-a m1fp0-b m1fp0-c m1fp0-d m1fp0-e m1fp0-m m1fp0-1l\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e66996-e180 m1fp0-1u\"><div id=\"diffraction\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e66996-e181 m1fp0-1v m1fp0-1w m1fp0-1y m1fp0-21\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">What is diffraction?<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e66996-e182 m1fp0-22 m1fp0-23 m1fp0-25 m1fp0-26 m1fp0-27 m1fp0-29 m1fp0-2a\"><p>As product photographers, we want as much depth of field as possible. We need our products to appear sharp from their front through to the back. This can be difficult to achieve with traditional lenses, which is why we often use tilt-shift lenses or tilt-shift adapters, or focus stacking.<\/p>\n<p>As an alternative, we might choose to stop the lens to f16 or f22 to maximise depth of field. However, the lens &lsquo;sweet spot&rsquo; tends to be middle aperture, meaning f8 or f11 will usually get you the best quality. But when you start to close the aperture down from f11 to f16 for increased depth of field, you start to experience the problem of diffraction. This is when the image depth of field increases but the very fine detail actually becomes softer.<\/p>\n<p>This problem starts on the H6 at around f16 to f22, so you wouldn&rsquo;t really want to shoot beyond this point. With the X2D, my initial concern was that it would suffer diffraction earlier because it has a slightly smaller sensor (in terms of physical dimensions), resulting in smaller photo-sites to accommodate the 100mp resolution.<\/p>\n<p>To my surprise, the X2D actually achieves a crisper, clearer image than the flagship Hasselblad H6 at f16 and f22. This improved image clarity is down to Hasselblad&rsquo;s new lenses with their increased optical performance and also the new 100-megapixel back-illuminated sensor.<\/p>\n<p>These changes mean that this new camera can deliver a better quality image at all apertures, including f16 &ndash; fantastic news for product photographers like myself. (Of course, as with all cameras and lenses, there is still diffraction at smaller apertures, but it is less noticeable than I was anticipating.)<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e66996-e183 m1fp0-0 m1fp0-3 m1fp0-6 m1fp0-8\"><div class=\"x-row e66996-e184 m1fp0-a m1fp0-e m1fp0-f m1fp0-h m1fp0-i m1fp0-k m1fp0-m m1fp0-1m\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e66996-e185 m1fp0-1u\"><span class=\"x-image e66996-e186 m1fp0-2j\" id=\"diffraction-f16\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visualeducation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/H6_f16.jpg\" width=\"650\" height=\"520\" alt=\"H6 Diffraction Detail Test Shot\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><div class=\"x-text x-content e66996-e187 m1fp0-23 m1fp0-24 m1fp0-25 m1fp0-27 m1fp0-2e m1fp0-2f\">H6 Diffraction Detail Test Shot<\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e66996-e188 m1fp0-1u\"><span class=\"x-image e66996-e189 m1fp0-2j\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visualeducation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/X2D_f16.jpg\" width=\"650\" height=\"520\" alt=\"X2D Diffraction Detail Test Shot\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><div class=\"x-text x-content e66996-e190 m1fp0-23 m1fp0-24 m1fp0-25 m1fp0-27 m1fp0-2e m1fp0-2f\">X2D Diffraction Detail Test Shot<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e66996-e191 m1fp0-0 m1fp0-3 m1fp0-6 m1fp0-8\"><div class=\"x-row e66996-e192 m1fp0-a m1fp0-b m1fp0-e m1fp0-f m1fp0-i m1fp0-j m1fp0-m m1fp0-1n\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e66996-e193 m1fp0-1u\"><span class=\"x-image e66996-e194 m1fp0-2j\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visualeducation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Karl_Taylor_X2D_2.jpg\" width=\"1250\" height=\"937\" alt=\"X2D beauty test photoshoot of girl with handbag\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><div class=\"x-text x-content e66996-e195 m1fp0-23 m1fp0-24 m1fp0-25 m1fp0-27 m1fp0-2e m1fp0-2f\">X2D fashion and beauty test photoshoot<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e66996-e196 m1fp0-0 m1fp0-3 m1fp0-6 m1fp0-8\"><div class=\"x-row e66996-e197 m1fp0-a m1fp0-b m1fp0-e m1fp0-f m1fp0-i m1fp0-j m1fp0-m m1fp0-1o\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e66996-e198 m1fp0-1u\"><span class=\"x-image e66996-e199 m1fp0-2j\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visualeducation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Karl_Taylor_X2D__crop.jpg\" width=\"1250\" height=\"937\" alt=\"Superb detail - A crop from the fashion and beauty X2D photoshoot\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><div class=\"x-text x-content e66996-e200 m1fp0-23 m1fp0-24 m1fp0-25 m1fp0-27 m1fp0-2e m1fp0-2f\"><p>Superb detail! A crop from the image above<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e66996-e201 m1fp0-0 m1fp0-2 m1fp0-3 m1fp0-4\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e66996-e202 m1fp0-a m1fp0-b m1fp0-c m1fp0-d m1fp0-e m1fp0-m m1fp0-1p\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e66996-e203 m1fp0-1u\"><div id=\"noise\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e66996-e204 m1fp0-1v m1fp0-1w m1fp0-1y m1fp0-1z\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Image noise<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e66996-e205 m1fp0-22 m1fp0-23 m1fp0-25 m1fp0-26 m1fp0-27 m1fp0-29 m1fp0-2a\"><p>Image noise is another form of digital photography degradation. It occurs when increased ISO speeds or longer exposures generate noise that spoils image clarity.<\/p>\n<p>It was great to see that the X2D performed extremely well, even at 3200 ISO! This is fantastic news for street photographers, wedding photographers, or any photographers shooting in natural-light or low-light conditions. This coupled with the seven-stop stabilisation will open up a lot of creative opportunities for medium-format photography.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e66996-e206 m1fp0-0 m1fp0-3 m1fp0-6 m1fp0-8\"><div class=\"x-row e66996-e207 m1fp0-a m1fp0-e m1fp0-f m1fp0-h m1fp0-i m1fp0-k m1fp0-m m1fp0-1q\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e66996-e208 m1fp0-1u\"><span class=\"x-image e66996-e209 m1fp0-2j\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visualeducation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/X2D_100iso.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" alt=\"X2D set at 100 ISO\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><div class=\"x-text x-content e66996-e210 m1fp0-23 m1fp0-24 m1fp0-25 m1fp0-27 m1fp0-2e m1fp0-2f\">X2D set at 100 ISO<\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e66996-e211 m1fp0-1u\"><span class=\"x-image e66996-e212 m1fp0-2j\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visualeducation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/X2D_3200iso.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" alt=\"X2D set at 3200 ISO\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><div class=\"x-text x-content e66996-e213 m1fp0-23 m1fp0-24 m1fp0-25 m1fp0-27 m1fp0-2e m1fp0-2f\">A slight colour shift was noticed in the cyan at 3200 but not at iso 400 or 800.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e66996-e214 m1fp0-0 m1fp0-2 m1fp0-3 m1fp0-4\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e66996-e215 m1fp0-a m1fp0-b m1fp0-c m1fp0-d m1fp0-e m1fp0-m m1fp0-1r\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e66996-e216 m1fp0-1u\"><div id=\"conclusion\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e66996-e217 m1fp0-1v m1fp0-1w m1fp0-1y m1fp0-1z\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Conclusion: X2D outperforms H6<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e66996-e218 m1fp0-22 m1fp0-23 m1fp0-25 m1fp0-26 m1fp0-27 m1fp0-29 m1fp0-2a\"><p>Having run my photoshoot tests and compared the results, the X2D actually outperforms the H6. This is significant considering that the new X2D costs around $8500, while the H6 has a price tag of around $27,000.<\/p>\n<p>With any camera, my primary concern is image quality. I\u2019ve not seen image quality this high on any digital camera.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s easier to handle, lighter, and more compact than my H6 \u2013 a great bonus. It even looks cool and I\u2019d feel comfortable carrying it around on holiday \u2013 Something I wouldn't do with my H6 due to its size and weight. The only disappointment is the lack of video mode for moments like that. I hope it\u2019s something Hasselblad brings to this camera in the future.<\/p>\n<p>The face detection eye tracking will, I've been told, be coming in a future firmware update. This feature will be a welcome addition.<\/p>\n<p>As for the grip, I hope I can get used to it. If not, I might attach a small softer rubber strip where my thumb wraps around. But it may just be that, having held the H system for decades, I need to give it a bit more time.<\/p>\n<p>I've shot with everything from 5x4 film to the best 35mm digital and medium format cameras, the bottom line for me is always image quality and I will say it again: I have never seen images this beautiful from any other camera \u2013 ever.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e66996-e219 m1fp0-0 m1fp0-5 m1fp0-6\"><div class=\"x-row e66996-e220 m1fp0-a m1fp0-b m1fp0-e m1fp0-f m1fp0-g m1fp0-h m1fp0-m m1fp0-1s\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e66996-e221 m1fp0-1u\"><div class=\"x-frame x-frame-video-embed e66996-e222 m1fp0-2h m1fp0-2i\"><div class=\"x-frame-inner\"><div class=\"x-video x-video-embed\"><div class=\"x-resp-embed x-is-video x-is-youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Hasselblad X2D - 100 megapixel REVIEW: In-depth with some shocking results!\" width=\"881\" height=\"496\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/l5GjcpJeKUs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e66996-e223 m1fp0-0 m1fp0-3 m1fp0-6 m1fp0-9\"><div class=\"x-row e66996-e224 m1fp0-a m1fp0-b m1fp0-c m1fp0-l m1fp0-1t\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e66996-e225 m1fp0-1u\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e66996-e226 m1fp0-25 m1fp0-29 m1fp0-2b m1fp0-2c m1fp0-2f m1fp0-2g\">\u00a9 All words and images copyright Karl Taylor Photography and may not be used without permission.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Karl compares the new Hasselblad X2D camera to his H6, with amazing (and surprising) results. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":51,"featured_media":67069,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"template-blog-blank-top-image.php","format":"standard","meta":{"mc4wp_mailchimp_campaign":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[429],"tags":[504],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/visualeducation.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66996"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/visualeducation.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/visualeducation.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visualeducation.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/51"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visualeducation.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=66996"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/visualeducation.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66996\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":75736,"href":"https:\/\/visualeducation.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66996\/revisions\/75736"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visualeducation.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/67069"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/visualeducation.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=66996"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visualeducation.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=66996"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visualeducation.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=66996"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}