Hasselblad X2D 100C Lightweight Portrait Kit (inc. X2D Body & 75mm P Lens)

Lightweight Portrait Lens Kit
X2D 100C & XCD 3.4/75P Lens

An unrivalled merge of form and function ¬– The X2D 100C establishes itself as Hasselblad’s flagship mirrorless medium format camera. A 100-megapixel CMOS sensor and advancements in image quality, focusing, stabilisation, responsiveness, and storage, are built into iconic Scandinavian design. The X2D 100C combines groundbreaking engineering with a craftsman’s touch. 

X2D 100C Features:

• 100MP |  Medium Format BSI CMOS Sensor
• IBIS | 5-Axis 7-Stop In-Body Image Stabilisation
• PDAF | Phase Detection Autofocus
• 1TB | Built-In SSD
• 15-Stop | Dynamic Range
• 16-bit | Colour Depth
• HNCS | Hasselblad Natural Colour Solution

Image Quality
100MP - Endless Colour and Detail

Utilising a 100-megapixel medium format back-side illuminated (BSI) CMOS sensor with a native ISO of 64, the X2D 100C captures life in vivid colour and exquisite detail. Over 281 trillion colours are represented with the 16-bit colour depth. This immense dimension of colour paired with 15 stops of dynamic range allows the X2D 100C to capture the subtle intricacies of highlights and shadows as they are seen in the natural world. 

The Hasselblad Natural Colour Solution (HNCS) optimises colours to appear as authentically as the eye perceives them. Captured without any presets – artistic visions effortlessly come to life.

Focusing
PDAF for Fast and Accurate Focusing

X2D 100C utilises Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF) to capture fleeting moments in stunning clarity. 294 PDAF zones spread over the 100-megapixel sensor surface provide swift and accurate focusing at the press of a button.

IBIS
Keep Moments Sharp

The X2D 100C features 5-axis 7-stop in-body image stabilisation (IBIS) to assist in capturing crisp handheld shots. To better control the size and weight of the X2D 100C, Hasselblad has built the most compact medium format IBIS solution on the market. 3 It meets the stringent requirements a 100-megapixel medium format sensor has for stabilisation while ensuring the light weight and portability of the camera.

The Creation of Hasselblad’s Unique IBIS System

A 100MP medium format sensor brings not only rich details but also rigorous requirements for in-body stabilisation. To keep the stabilisation ability high but the size and weight low, Hasselblad had to develop their own custom stabilisation solution.

Compact Stabilisation Structure

Adding a stabilisation structure while ensuring the camera remains lightweight and portable was a challenging task. After hundreds of experiments and design iterations, Hasselblad engineers managed to develop an ultra-small voice coil motor. Hall sensors were placed inside the motor, further reducing the size of the system. This development made the front of the IBIS system approximately 30% 3 smaller than that of similar products, and allowed the new IBIS system to fit within the compact X2D 100C camera body.

Precise and Efficient Stabilisation

Control and accuracy were of the utmost importance to the development team. To reach a crisp resolution of 100MP, Hasselblad engineers conducted joint debugging of the image sensor and stabilisation structure. With more than six months of effort, the X2D 100C IBIS system achieved a pixel-level calibration up to the highest Hasselblad standard. Camera movements by just 0.1-pixel can be detected and compensated for.

In order to use the X2D 100C in various handheld situations, the stabilisation structure uses a high-precision gyroscope and accelerometer able to detect attitude changes of 0.005 degrees. Extensive data on subtle hand movements during handheld shooting was collected and analysed from different age groups in order to accurately calibrate the IBIS system for real-life scenarios. To eliminate the influence of temperature changes on performance, Hasselblad engineers optimised the way hall sensors are used within the system to achieve steady shooting in a wide range of operating temperatures. 

The X2D 100C's precise and efficient 5-axis 7-stop IBIS system allows users to confidently capture handheld 100-megapixel images, and get immense, medium format detail wherever their creative process leads. 

Built-in Storage
Reliable High-Volume Storage Built-In 

High-quality imaging demands considerable storage. A first for medium format cameras, 3 the X2D 100C features a built-in 1TB SSD with a write speed up to 2370MB/s, 5 and a read speed up to 2850MB/s. 5 Although ample storage is built-in, additional space can be added using the CFexpress Type B card slot. Thanks to its high-speed storage performance, the X2D 100C is able to continuously shoot 16-bit RAW images in Continuous Drive Mode, providing a stable and reliable continuous shooting experience.

Screen
Every Display Excels

The 3.6-inch touch display presents a clear image even under strong light and tilts to gradual angles for diverse shooting needs. It supports a resolution of 2.36 million dots, bringing accurate, true-to-life colours to view. A new 1.08-inch coloured top display publishes the camera status and shooting parameters.

The 5.76-million-dot OLED viewfinder supports 1.0x magnification, 6 expanding the camera view for a clear and immersive experience. New electronic dioptre adjustment allows for a personally tailored view. With a clear, bright field of view, focus checking is accurate and more convenient than ever.

Control
An Enriched Experience 

The X2D 100C boasts faster response times, ensuring important moments are quickly captured.

The Hasselblad User Interface (HUI) is neat and optimised. Featuring intuitive touch control, simply slide and tap to access the most used operations. The X2D 100C is designed to facilitate an effortless flow to the creative process.

Design Philosophy
Crafted Elegance

The X2D 100C body shells are formed from solid blocks of aluminium alloy machined to sleek curves. While rooted in the Scandinavian design of the X System, the X2D 100C evolves with a new dark grey tone. This new colour reflects the convergence of light and shadows, subtle mixes that the X2D 100C expertly captures.

Connection
High-Speed Transmission for Instant Sharing

The X2D 100C comes with a USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 port that supports a max 10Gbps transmission rate. And a 2.4/5GHz high-speed Wi-Fi connection, enables a faster and more stable transmission with less interference. 

Link the X2D 100C with an iPad or iPhone via Wi-Fi, to transmit full-size JPG/RAW images using Phocus Mobile 2. This allows editing and outputting of high-quality RAW images that fully utilise the abilities of HNCS, and enables masterpieces to be created and shared effortlessly outside the studio. PD 3.0 fast charging and third-party PD 3.0 chargers are supported, removing the need to carry multiple charging devices.

New Lenses to Match

The latest generation of XCD lenses, the XCD 2,5/55V, XCD 2,5/38V, and XCD 2,5/90V, are compact, lightweight, and maintain Hasselblad’s top-class optical performance. A fully upgraded focusing module enables faster and more accurate autofocus. The leaf shutter provides flash synchronisation at all speeds and is now even more compact.
Each metal lens features both a focus ring and lens control ring delicately engraved with a Hasselblad “H” logo print. A simple push and pull of the focus ring changes from AF to MF mode, where intuitive scale marks keep focus distance and DOF clear at a glance. The control ring can be customised for quick access to preferred functions, making shooting more convenient and efficient.

XCD 75mm P f/3.4 Lens

The XCD 3,4/75P is a HASSELBLADTM X System medium format lens that features 10 elements in 10 groups, including one aspheric element and three Extra-low Dispersion (ED) elements. Thanks to the compact and lightweight design, aperture of f/3,4, and commonly used 59mm FF equivalent focal length, the lens is suitable for effortless portrait and documentary photography.

Lens Features:

• Lightweight and Portable: Compact structure weighing 398g only
• Quiet and High-Speed Shutter: Quiet shutter with speeds of up to 1/2000s
• Linear Focus Drive: Uses internal focusing for quick and accurate focusing

Lightweight Portrait Lens

The Hasselblad XCD 3.4/75P is a standard lens with a 59mm equivalent focal length, combining powerful performance with a lightweight and agile design. In portrait and street photography, it not only enhances the allure of your work with its exceptional optical quality but also adds a unique touch of lightness to your shooting experience through its multiple ingenious lightweight design elements.

Mastering Light and Shadow, Unleashing Brilliance 

XCD 3.4/75P adopts an optical structure of ten elements in ten groups, including one aspherical element and three ED elements, effectively suppressing chromatic dispersion. This sophisticated design results in a compact form and delivers powerful optical performance that meets the resolution demands of a 100-megapixel sensor. Whether at the centre or the edges of the frame, it provides sharp, clear images and vibrant, lifelike colours.

Additionally, compared to the XCD 4/28P and XCD 4/45P lenses in the same series, the XCD 3.4/75P's maximum aperture is expanded from f/4 to f/3.4. This allows for more detail capture in low-light portrait and produces a more appealing bokeh.

Exploring Diverse Subjects with a Unique Perspective

The XCD 3.4/75P is the longest focal length and largest aperture medium format lens in the XCD P series to date*. With a 59mm equivalent focal length, it sits between standard and mid-tele lenses, combining the advantages of both. It is suitable for full-length and half-length portraits, street photography, and still life.

The longer focal length paired with the f/3.4 maximum aperture provides a soft, natural bokeh, creating pleasing portrait images. Its performance rivals that of the XCD 2.8/65, a lens known for its large aperture.

Elegance in Lightness

The XCD 3.4/75P continues the new generation design language of the XCD P series lenses. Its sleek metal body is accentuated by a signature "H" pattern around the focus ring, highlighting Hasselblad's distinctive style.

Weighing only 398g and measuring just 71mm in length, it is 45% lighter and 24% shorter than the XCD 2.8/65, making it an ideal choice for portrait and street photography.

Focusing on Beauty

XCD 3.4/75P adopts a linear stepping motor and a lighter, smaller focusing lens group, which means the focusing lens group can quickly reach the focusing position and achieve a precise stop, resulting in more responsive focusing. The XCD 3.4/75P utilises a linear stepper motor and a lighter, smaller focusing lens group. The linear stepping motor allows for more precise control of the focusing lens group, enhancing focusing accuracy, while the lighter, smaller focusing lens group enables faster focusing. When paired with X System or V System medium format digital cameras that support PDAF (Phase Detection Autofocus), you will appreciate the swift, quiet, precise, and flexible focusing experience.

Silent and Subtle, Capturing Stunning Moments 

The XCD 3.4/75P features a compact leaf shutter module that operates with minimal vibration and noise. This allows you to shoot confidently in quiet environments.

Additionally, the leaf shutter offers speeds up to 1/2000 second, making it easy to capture high-speed moving subjects. It also supports flash synchronisation at all speeds, enabling you to use flash to darken the surrounding background and highlight the subject even in bright sunlight, achieving exceptional results.