HASSELBLAD X2D 100C
100 million pixel medium format digital camera
A review and Photo example of the X2D 100C.
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1．Usage
The X2D-100C is a mirrorless digital camera released by Hasselblad in September 2022, equipped with a 100 million pixel medium format sensor (44x33mm).
The camera does not have a mechanical shutter mechanism, so it has a very compact body. Lenses that have a shutter mechanism on the lens side, such as H series lenses and X series lenses, can use that shutter.
The old Hasselblad V2 series lenses are also equipped with a mechanical shutter, but they are not equipped with a mechanism to use that mechanical shutter. Lenses without a mechanical shutter mechanism, such as lenses used via a mount adapter, can be shot with the image sensor shutter, but rolling distortion may occur.
The previous model, the X1DII 50C, was released in July 2019, and the successor model was released three years later. This type of camera is rarely available second-hand anyway, and even if it is, it is not very cheap, so I decided to get it on the day of release and use it with Hasselblad HC lenses, Hasselblad XCD lenses, and other Leica R lenses and Leica M lenses via mount adapters.
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2．About camera
- The resolution has been increased to 100 million pixels.
- The diopter adjustment of the EVF is now software.
- The LCD is now tilt-type.
- A sub-LCD has been added.
- The battery (IS16046/IEC62133)3 is the same as before.
- From X2D camera firmware 2.0.0, IBIS can be used with both XH-Adapter and XH-Converter 0.8 for HC lenses that can be used with firmware 19.1 (orange dot is guaranteed).
- From X2D camera firmware 3.1.0, IBIS can be used with HC lenses with older firmware, minor bugs have been fixed, face detection has been added, the HEIF format has been added, flash-related improvements have been made, and operation via Phocus has been improved.
- From X2D camera firmware 2.0.0, the focus peaking function has been added when using manual focus. However, peaking does not work during AF operation.
There is no focus peaking (because I’ve been checking the focus by magnifying the image since the X1D)
- The crop function was added from X2D camera firmware 2.0.0.
There is no crop function
- There is no video recording (not that it really matters)
- When I tested X2D camera firmware 3.1.0 + orange dot HC300 / F4.5, IBIS worked and the AF focusing speed was faster than 2.0.5.
3．Hopes for improvement
There are some HC lenses for which IBIS does not work.In the HC80mm firmware 10.0.0 version, IBIS worked with firmware 1.1.0, but with firmware 2.0.5, IBIS no longer works.When using XH-Converter 0.8, IBIS does not work with many lenses.When tested with X2D camera firmware 2.0.5 + orange dot HC300 / F4.5, AF worked correctly, but IBIS did not function.- When using a 1.7x teleconverter, IBIS does not work with many lenses.
- IBIS does not work with HC300 + 1.7x teleconverter.
- IBIS does not work with HC210 + 1.7x teleconverter.
- Release cord X cannot be used (I hope that a USB-C conversion cable will be released soon).
4．X2D internal memory transfer speed
Since it was discussed in the HASSELBLAD Digital FORUM, I measured it myself and found that the transfer rate from the internal memory to the PC varies a lot depending on the USB cable. X2D has the ability to transfer signals using the USB 3.0 or later standard. At the highest transfer rate, 600 MB/s was recorded.
Specification and Competitor
| 項目 | X2D 100C | X1DII 50C | X1D 50C/4116edition |
| Camera Effective Pixels | 100 megapixels 11656 × 8742 Pixels 3.76μm | 50 megapixels 8272 × 6200 Pixels 5.3µm | ← |
| Sensor size | 43.8 × 32.9mm | ← | ← |
| Lens mount | Hasselblad X mount | ← | ← |
| Image sensor | BSI type (backside illuminated) CMOS | CMOS | ← |
| Focus type | PD (phase difference) AF & CD (contrast) AF | CD (contrast) AF | ← |
| EVF | LCD viewfinder / approx. 5.76 million pixels | Organic EL viewfinder / approx. 3.96 million pixels | LCD viewfinder / approx. 2.36 million pixels |
| Back LCD | 3.6 inch 2.36 million pixel TFT display | ← | 3.2 inch 920,000 pixel TFT display |
| LCD type | 2-stage (40°/70°) tilt type | fixed | ← |
| Recorded Media | Built-in 1TB-SSD CFexpress type-B | SD card dual slot | ← |
| Battery | Rechargeable battery 3400mAh (for X system) | ← | The included battery is 3200mAh |
| Size(mm) W x H x D | 148.5 × 106 × 74.5 | 148 × 97 × 70 | ← |
| Weight(g) Only body | 790 | 650 | ← |
Options
- Hasselblad Rechargeable Battery 3400mAh (for X system)
- Hasselblad BATTERY CHARGING HUB
- XV Lens Adapter
- XH Lens Adapter
- XH Lens Converter 0.8
- Release Cord for X1D Release Cord X
- Tripod Mounting Ring (75mm)
Lens
| Focal length | 35mm equivalent focal length | Lens name | Max aperture | Note | – |
| 20-35mm | 16-28mm | XCD 3,2-4,5/20-35E | 3.2-4.5 | 2024.9.10 | now |
| 21mm | 17mm | XCD21 | 4 | 2018.5.31 | end |
| 25mm | 20mm | XCD25V | 2.5 | 2024.5.7 | now |
| 28mm | 22.4mm | XCD28P | 4 | 2023.9.4 | now |
| 30mm | 24mm | XCD30 | 3.5 | 2017.1.30 | end |
| 38mm | 31mm | XCD38V | 2.5 | 2022.9.9 | now |
| 45mm | 36mm | XCD45 | 3.5 | 2016.12.31 | end |
| 45mm | 36mm | XCD45P | 4 | 2020.1.31 | now |
| 55mm | 44mm | XCD55V | 2.5 | 2022.9.9 | now |
| 65mm | 52mm | XCD65 | 2.8 | 2019.2.1 | now |
| 75mm | 60mm | XCD75P | 3.4 | 2024.11.7 | now |
| 80mm | 64mm | XCD80 | 1.9 | 2019.1.11 | now |
| 90mm | 72mm | XCD90 | 3.2 | 2016.12.31 | end |
| 90mm | 72mm | XCD90V | 2.5 | 2023.12.21 | now |
| 120mm | 96mm | XCD120 macro | 3.5 | 2017.12.10 | end |
| 135mm | 108mm | XCD135 | 2.8 | 2019.3.24 | end |
| 230mm | 184mm | XCD135 x1.7 | 4.5 | 2019.2.27 | now |
| 35-70mm | 28-56mm | XCD35-70 | 3.5-4.5 | 2020.2.28 | now |
Reference link
- Hasselblad X1D-50C new product review by Digital Camera-Watch
- HASSELBLAD X2D Official Web-site
- HASSELBLAD X1DII Official Web-site
Update history
＜2024.11.7＞
- Firmware 4.0.0 released
- XCD75P
- 9mm extension tube
- AF malfunction of HCD 24mm – user support has reported this as a bug.
＜2024.09.10＞
- Firmware 3.2.2 released
- XCD 3,2-4,5/20-35E
- Stability issues fixed
＜2024.06.24＞
- Firmware 3.2.1 released
- Stability issues fixed
＜2024.05.29＞
Firmware 3.2.0 released
- Phocus Mobile 2 app-related improvements
＜2023.12.1>
- Firmware 3.1.0 released / Phocus 3.7.6
- IBIS of HC300 + H teleconverter x1.7 is not improved.
- Besides, IBIS does not work with 150mm and 210mm and H teleconverter x1.7.
- The HC35/HC80/HC150/HC210/HC50-110 with older firmware (non-orange dot) has been improved so that IBIS works with both xhadapter and xhconverter 0.8.
- HC80 has returned to the same functionality as the previous firmware (1.0.5/1.1.0) of X2D.
＜2023.9.4＞
- XCD28P released
＜2023.8.23＞
- Firmware 2.0.1 released
- Minor changes, no improvement on the following functions.
- HC300+H teleconverter x1.7 operation not improved.
- HC35/HC80/HC150/HC210 with older firmware (non-orange dot), IBIS does not work with both xhadapter and xhconverter 0.8. HC80 had IBIS working with older firmware (1.0.5/1.1.0) of X2D, so older It is assumed that they have changed the firmware so that IBIS does not function with lenses on the firmware.
- The above has been communicated to support and will be improved in the future.
＜2023.6.1＞
- Firmwear 2.0.0 Release
- Now updates related to IBIS in XH-CONVERTER-0.8.
- HC300mm+H-Converter-1.7 operation is also not improved.
- AF operation of HCD35-90mm is improved.
- The HC35/HC80/HC150/HC210 with older firmware (non-orange dot) do not have IBIS functioning with both xhadapter and xhconverter 0.8. The HC80 had IBIS functioning with the older firmware (1.0.5/1.1.0) of X2D, so the older It is assumed that they changed the firmware so that IBIS does not function with the lenses on the older firmware.
- According to Hasselbladdigitalforum, the HC80mm with firmware 17.0.0 has a functioning IBIS.
- Firmware 17.0.0 is the latest firmware that does not work AF with non-orange dots.
- Firmware 18.0.0 or later can be updated to the latest 19.1.0.
＜2023.1.31＞
- Firmwear 1.1.0 Release
- It seems that Phocus Mobile 2.0 is just an improvement in operation.
＜2022.12.16＞
- Firmwear 1.0.5 Release
- Some lens-related firmware updates.
- No updates related to IBIS in XH-CONVERTER-0.8.
- HC300mm+H-Converter-1.7 operation is also not improved.
- AF operation of HCD35-90mm is also not improved.
Day17@2022.9.28
- 42 shots taken with the Planar 2.8/80-6elements with XV-Adapter.
- The response of the electronic shutter feels improved over the X1DII.
Day16@2022.9.27
- 22 shots taken with the NOVOFLEX LEICA-R mount adapter and SUMMICRON-R 2/35 2nd generation
- This lens has a smaller image circle than the Summicron-R 50mm, which results in more vignetting at the corners.
Day15@2022.9.26
- 18 shots were taken with the NOVOFLEX LEICA-R mount adapter and the SUMMICRON-R 2/50 2nd generation.
- This lens has a wide image circle with little vignetting in the corners.
Day14@2022.9.25
- 34 shots were taken with the HC150mm +XH-Adapter +H26 extension Tube.
- It is like taking one 36-shot film per day.
- Amazon time sale, SABRENT CFexpress Type-B 1TB *1 is as low as 34399 yen.
- 1TB memory feels like an era. 1TB SSD is around 20,000 yen, so I hope the price will go down more.
Day13@2022.9.24
- 32 shots were taken with the HC210mm/HC100mm +XH-Adapter +H26 extension Tube.
Day12@2022.9.23
- 108 shots were taken with the HC35mm +XH-Converter0.8.
Day11@2022.9.22
- 6 shots were taken with the HC80mm +XH-Adapter.
Day10@2022.9.21
- 15 shots were taken with the HC80mm +XH-Adapter.
Day9@2022.9.20
- 14 shots were taken with the HC80mm +XH-Adapter.
- Phocus 3.7 has been released; the Phocus logo has been changed from ● to ■.
- The matter reported to Hasselblad Japan will be reported to the home country after verification in Japan.
Day8@2022.9.19
- 148 shots were taken with the HC50-110mm Zoom +XH-Converter0.8.
- Since it is an old lens, it can only be used in MF. When I asked them to replace the shutter unit to make it AF, they said it would cost 300,000-400,000 yen to send it to Sweden. It is a little sad that IBIS is not available as per the test.
- This lens seems to stand out a lot and people talk to me when I have it.
Day7@2022.9.18
- 66 shots were taken with the HC50mm-II +XH-Converter0.8.
- I found that IBIS (In Body Image Stabilizer) does not work with this combination.
The shutter will not release unless the IBIS switch is manually turned off.
It is good that some lenses do not function with IBIS, but it is somewhat troublesome to manually turn off the function.
In X1DII, there was no problem without IBIS, so I can accept the fact that some lenses do not function, but I hope that IBIS will be supported in future firmware updates, as it is a great help on the telephoto side.
Especially for x1.7 teleconverter, all lenses except for the HC100mm were wiped out.
Below is a list of lenses I have on hand that I have verified for IBIS.
○ indicates that the lens can be used (in the case of the orange dot, AF is also possible), and × indicates that IBIS is not supported. Unable to mount means that it cannot be physically mounted.
Day6@2022.9.17
- 73 shots were taken with the HC120mm Macro +XH-Adapter.
- I feel the benefit of in-body image stabilization for indoor and macro photography.
- After all, the improved camera response is very pleasing as a tool; I have been using cameras with poor response such as the SIGMA SD series and LEICA DMR/M8, so the X1DII was acceptable, but the X2D is very nice to be able to use HC lenses at a fast pace.
Day5@2022.9.16
- 20 shots were taken with the HC100mm +XH-Adapter.
- The XH-Adapter is only a tube, so it is lightweight, and the 35mm equivalent is 80mm.
- I received an email from Hasselblad that Phocus 3.7, which was supposed to be released at the same time, has been postponed.
Day 4@2022.9.15
- 20 shots were taken with the HC80mm +XH-Converter0.8.
- Considering CFexpress card and card reader.
- AngelBird 512GB at Yodobashi Camera is inexpensive.
Day3@2022.9.14
- 19 shots were taken with the HC80mm +XH-Converter0.8.
- I would like to set the image scale up button to the AF-D button, but it doesn’t seem to be possible.
- Diopter adjustment of EVF (default is good)
- When you are processing images, 11656 pixels on the raw long side is vast.
Day2@2022.9.13
- 17 shots were taken with the XCD-45P attached.
- The recording media is CFexpress, but since there is a built-in 1TB memory, I plan to use that for the time being.
- The LCD, which is working immediately, is useful for cat photography.
- I am glad that the diopter adjustment dial has been removed. With the X1DII, it was sometimes changed unexpectedly, which sometimes resulted in a blurry EVF display.
- The camera settings have not been tweaked at all and I will be customizing them in the future.
- What we would like to do
- Check the magnification button when using MF lenses
- EVF diopter adjustment (default is not bad)
Day1@2022.09.12
- I just got it on 2022.9.12. I have only taken a short walk with XCD-45P attached, but I will note my first impressions.
I traded in 4 assets I had on hand to acquire it. I was told that the initial shipment was small, so I decided immediately. - I opened the box and checked the startup only.
The startup time was noticeably faster than that of the X1DII, and it was finally as fast as that of a normal digital camera.
It is like X1D (5 seconds), X1DII (3 seconds), and X2D (1 second) in terms of sensation, but it still feels as if you have to wait one beat.
The strap attachment has changed from a ring type to a sliding Hasselblad type.
The battery is the same as before, and it is very nice that the X1DII’s battery can be used.
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