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Hasselblad’s X1D is a medium-format mirrorless camera

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Yes, the rumors were true: Hasselblad has been working on a world's first type of mirrorless camera. Today, the Swedish company officially took the wraps off of its X1D, a compact shooter with a massive 50-megapixel, medium-format CMOS sensor. That i...

Hasselblad Lusso Compact System Camera Introduced

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Hasselblad has introduced a new compact system camera ‘Lusso’ to its range. Based on Sony’s A7R model, the Lusso boasts an ergonomically sculpted wooden hand-grip and redesigned ‘Lunar-style’ controls.

In terms of specs, this rebadged Sony A7R camera packs the same 36.4MP full frame Exmor CMOS sensor, a 2.4M-dot OLED electronic viewfinder, a 3.0-inch 1229K-dot tiltable TFT LCD monitor and built-in WiFi and NFC connectivity. For video recording, it can record 1080p Full HD video with 24p/60i/60p frame rates in both AVCHD and MP4 codecs.

The Hasselblad Lusso is already available in Hong Kong for HK$40,000 (about $5,160) and comes bundled with a 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 lens (delivered in a luxurious box). [Product Page]

Hasselblad Stellar reportedly leaked, adds aura of luxury to Sony’s RX100

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Hasselblad Stellar reportedly leaked, brings exotic wood to a mundane RX100

Hasselblad's strategy of sprucing up Sony cameras must be paying off -- that would explain Photo Rumors' apparent leak of the Stellar, a Hasselblad take on the RX100. The already high-end compact cam will reportedly switch to a tan metallic body and offer several choices of exotic grip material, including carbon fiber and padouk wood. There's no mention of functional upgrades over the Sony original, though. As with the Lunar, we're more likely to see a price hike instead -- Photo Rumors claims the Stellar should launch on July 26th for between $1,600 to $3,200, which would limit it to particularly well-heeled photographers.

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Hasselblad Lunar Camera: Amazing Looks, Astronomical Price

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There are plenty of cameras out there, but Hasselblad undoubtedly makes some of the most amazing ones out there, including one that was used over 50 years ago in space by NASA astronaut Walter M. Schirra.

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Despite looking nothing like it, the Hasselblad Lunar Camera is supposed to pay tribute to the 500C camera Schirra used. Instead of using traditional film, of course, the new camera offers with a 24 MP CMOS digital sensor, and comes with an 18-55mm lens. It also offers advanced image stabilization, which will allow you to capture clear photos without a tripod.

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Its available in several exterior styles, including one with Italian-designed luxury materials, like mahogany, leather and gold.

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Overall, it looks pretty amazing, but you’ll have to fork over at least $7,000(USD) to get yours.

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Hasselblad stops production of V System cameras (updated)

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Hasselblad stops production of its last V System camera

Almost by definition, Hasselblad is a company steeped in tradition -- it's hard to be ultra-trendy when your camera systems cost as much as a new car. We shouldn't be surprised, then, that the company is only just getting around to halting production on its last V System camera, the 503CW, 17 years after the first models rolled off the assembly line. Interest has simply dropped off quickly in the past five years, the company says. Support will continue, and accessories will sell while they last, but the emphasis from now on will be squarely on digital-first H System cameras like the H5D. Whether or not you're mourning the loss, there's no question that the V System has survived a lot during its lifetime, including the transition to digital shooting and new management. We'd say it's worth pouring one out for a true veteran of medium format photography.

Update: Just to clear the air, the 503CW has been in production for 17 years -- the V System in any form has been active since 1957, since before digital was even a twinkle in Hasselblad's eye.

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Hasselblad stops production of V System cameras (updated)

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Hasselblad stops production of its last V System camera

Almost by definition, Hasselblad is a company steeped in tradition -- it's hard to be ultra-trendy when your camera systems cost as much as a new car. We shouldn't be surprised, then, that the company is only just getting around to halting production on its last V System camera, the 503CW, 17 years after the first models rolled off the assembly line. Interest has simply dropped off quickly in the past five years, the company says. Support will continue, and accessories will sell while they last, but the emphasis from now on will be squarely on digital-first H System cameras like the H5D. Whether or not you're mourning the loss, there's no question that the V System has survived a lot during its lifetime, including the transition to digital shooting and new management. We'd say it's worth pouring one out for a true veteran of medium format photography.

Update: Just to clear the air, the 503CW has been in production for 17 years -- the V System in any form has been active since 1957, since before digital was even a twinkle in Hasselblad's eye.

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Hasselblad H5D brings the megapixels to Photokina, we go hands-on (video)

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Oh, and if the Hasselblad Lunar isn't quite rich enough for your blood, why not take a look at the H5D medium format camera? The device looks a good deal like its predecessor, maintaining a similar video camera-esque form factor, with an optical viewfinder that extends from the front of the body to the back, above a larger, brighter, easier-to-read display. You'll also find a smaller, monochrome display on the top of the camera to the right of the optical viewfinder. The H5D's also a bit more ruggedized than its predecessor, with improved waterproofing and larger controls -- and it certainly does feel like a big, sturdy camera.

As with the Lunar, the version we played with is still in prototype stage and wasn't quite functioning perfectly, much to the chagrin of the Hasselblad rep. When the camera hits in December (functioning properly, no doubt), it's going to start at a (perhaps not surprisingly) pricey €13,000 here in Europe, going all the way up to €30,000, depending on whether you opt for the 40-, 50, or 60-megapixel variety -- because hey, what's another €17,000, right?

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