Hasselblad’s new X1D II is a less expensive, faster medium format camera
Hasselblad has announced the new X1D II 50C, a follow-up to the company’s first mirrorless camera, 2016’s X1D. The new camera is very similar to the prior model, from its design, size, and appearance to its 50-megapixel, medium-format sensor. But Hasselblad has upgraded a few things, such as a new, larger touchscreen, higher resolution viewfinder, and significantly improved performance. The main difference, however, is the X1D II’s price: it’ll be available in July for $5,750 for the body, a significant drop from the $8,995 the first model commanded at launch.
Almost six grand is still expensive, but it makes the X1D II far more competitive with the medium format mirrorless cameras Fujifilm has released over the past couple of years,...