The Hasselblad X2D II 100C was launched yesterday with several improvements over the Hasselblad X2D 100C launched three years ago. At first glance, the two cameras look similar but are actually not the same.
While the sensor is still a 100MP BSI sensor, it has now been upgraded with continuous autofocus capability and an edge-to-edge HDR system for the first time in a Hasselblad digital camera.
The ISO ranges from 50 to 25,600. The autofocus system has 425 PDAF points compared to 294 points on the previous model while the 5-axis IBIS system is now up to 10 stops compared to 7 stops. With these improvements, Hasselblad says the X2D II 100C is up to eight times more stable for long exposure photography sessions.
The 3.6″ OLED screen with touch support is now 75% brighter and the menu can be controlled via the 5D control buttons on the right side of the body. The body is still made from a single block of aluminum but is lighter.
The 3400-mAh battery allows up to 327 photos in 3FR RAW format or 466 photos without HDR to be taken on a single charge. The camera is equipped with 1 TB SSD storage with support for CFExpress Type B memory cards. The retail price is $7399 (~RM 31,290) for the Hasselblad X2D II 100C body only.
