Wow. That is some real innovation and excitement from Hasselblad. Gorgeous images.

Love it dude! Really hoping to see more companies creating unique designs like this.

I'm a Leica connoisseur, and this is innovation right there

@taylorhickman84

Ай бұрын

"innovation" haha

Wow, what a beauty ❤ The ability to use the old camera body is amazing

Loving your videos man! Huge influence on my journey in wedding photography!

Awesome, I had no idea this was launching! Congrats man.

Great Video!! It's inspiring to see how Hasselblad merges the old and new.

Benj, congrats. Very happy for you. You deserve the camera and a lot more. Thank you for your videos. The CM is also my favorite camera. I have a P25 back for it and love it. The tiny camera looks the SWC. Enjoy it in good health. Stay Safe.

By far the best review so far on the 907X/CFV100C. I'm still keeping my X2D but I am very tempted in getting this one too...

Well produced review Benj. Shot weddings for 10 years on the 500 Series. Hasselblad never gave me so much as a free lens cap 😮 How things have changed. Cool to see the historic flying V logo. Lost on anyone under the age of 60...

@benjhaisch

5 ай бұрын

Haha maybe not *everyone* under 60, but yes, I had to learn about it all from my dad and uncle :)

Dang dude, what a dream collaboration!! Well deserved, great video! 😊

@benjhaisch

5 ай бұрын

It really is!

Man that camera looks fun!

Dream camera indeed. Awesome video!

oh man! what a dream! how cool to keep the modularity. next stop is a true 6x6cm sensor 😮😊

Beautiful camera! I’m so jealous!

Wow, this is a great camera❤! Very interesting, thank you! It would be interesting to look at panoramic photos of cities, the detail of small details in a large photo.

Incredible

BIG THX for your Review

So epic you get to keep it! Looks like a blast.

Well I’m jealous 🥲 congrats dude

Beautiful. Your work deserves it

@benjhaisch

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

That is awesome ! To give it to you !

Dude congratulations what an awesome camera! I looooooove the idea of using the digital back on the 500. I’d geek out over a video on that. Excited to see your impressions of the various lenses for the system too

@benjhaisch

5 ай бұрын

I’ve got one on deck where I shoot a photo on the 907x, the 500cm + 100C back, and the 500cm to show the differences. Pretty stoked on how that one turned out :)

@_parkphoto

5 ай бұрын

@@benjhaisch perfect! Can’t wait to see it 👍

Looking forward to your real world experience.

Thanks for this Video! I would like to see a comparison to the GFX system, especially in case of colour depth

@benjhaisch

5 ай бұрын

Noted!

Congrats! Smart decision from hasselblad

dude killer intro

You got to keep it! DAMN SON...i m a bit jealous ngl haha congrats mate!

I think this would make an amazing combo with the 903 swc.

Wow , Hasselblad super nice to giving you such a camera for free 😮

@benjhaisch

5 ай бұрын

I mean, not *free* but yes, in exchange for videos :)

I like the way you say "Hasselblad"

Wow, you deserve that. I think the camera suits you perfectly. I'm already looking forward to more Videos 🎉😊

So glad to see it has 1:1 crops now. But looking at the user manual I can’t see setting it to monochrome… that for me is one of the incredible benefits of digital monochrome photography, seeing the composition before taking the image. Please hasslebad…

omg you get to keep that, so sick congrats!

Regarding the digital back mounted on the analog part: As per my experience, thing is digital being super high resolution compared to film, you do need to crank up the shutter speed (and therefore ISO) significantly else you will clearly notice some blur due to the shutter. Yes it’s a leaf shutter but with digital that’s super Uber noticeable.

Thank you so much for sharing. That will be great if next step you can share more experience in using Leica M lenses via adapter, .issue on sensor scanning. I have been considering since you covered the older version, and watched your video many many times ......

@benjhaisch

5 ай бұрын

I’ve got a few videos on deck!

@duncaninvest

5 ай бұрын

@@benjhaisch woow waiting your release, your Contax G35 M-adapted brass version is looking so so so lovely 🙂with the hasselblad

the modularity is the biggest asset delivering a hybrid film and digital shooting experience -- this is really cool. my only question is why they haven't offered a full 6x6 medium format sized sensor -- is that too expensive? too much processing? the lenses aren't being use to their full potential with this smaller digital sensor

@Turpentinefab

5 ай бұрын

It would be too expensive. The cost scaling is wild. the largest sensors available are the phase one IQ4 series. They are something like $40k for 150MP and still not even a full 6x4.5 coverage. They are the successor to the Mamiya system. The Hasselblad H6d back is the same sensor as the phase one iq4. I do not believe Hasselblad is currently producing the H system cameras and backs. I don't think anyone is making a full 6x6 sensor. I am not familiar with the reason it doesn't exist but the considerations for yield would be; that the mother glass doesn't cut down to squares without a lot of waste, and that the yield is simply too low at that size. The processing can be handled by throwing money at it. The processors in cameras are very RISC based and can just be scaled up with money. That would reduce battery life but for something like this that isn't really a thing people care about.

Hassy manage to continue from film 500cm to a digital 907x in usage cool, plus be used with technical camera. 10/10

Whoa, your video showed up before I even received an email notice from Hasselblad! I was seriously wondering if they were going to abandon the 907C “body”. It’s great to see that they have instead updated the sensor in this back. A few thoughts you can perhaps address in upcoming videos. This back appears to have no weather resistance whatsoever, much like the old 500 series film cameras, which is a shame, because it bigs to be a take it with you as an every day carry camera. It also appears to lack the really excellent sensor image stabilization of the X2D 100C. As much as I would prefer the form-factor of this setup, I don’t regret purchasing the X2D for its abilities outdoors in poor weather conditions, as well as at dawn, dusk, and at night. You’re one lucky man to have this, regardless!

@benjhaisch

5 ай бұрын

You’re right, no weather sealing and no IBIS, but as you may have seen, that didn’t stop me from using it in the snow haha. Treat it like a 500 series and you’re good.

Wow!

ahh dream camera for me. I had a chance to bought one last year but I ended to not buy it because for my work it is useless and I am too busy for passion projects or wherever I use atm so I skipped it but for the future will def wanna have one.

amazing! Im so curious what are the results if you did action shots with this, how bad can it be?

Great review thank you. I like the black and white but also the colors as well. Do you have Lightroom presets for black and white? Anything free or on sale?

Hey Benj, nice video! I’m happy for you that you get to keep the camera! I’m a proud owner of the 907x 50C II, I also shoot on my Hasselblad 501CM, SWC and use by 50C on them as well as film. Been a hassy shooter for over 20 years. Not sure if Hasselblad commissioned you to do a very hyped video for them in exchange for the body, but I haven’t heard you say any negative points about the new model, surely you have some…. I’m pretty sure the missing live histogram is an absolute oversight, the fact they haven’t implemented this on the new model and no firmware update for the 50C is just laughable! I’ve used the 907 in bright day light and it’s a nightmare! You can’t see much just a vague composition of your frame, forget seeing your exposure! A live histogram would make shooting this camera so much more better! If the D2X has one why not on these models? If you have some pull power reach out to Hasselblad and push them to implement his in firmware update for both 50C and this new one! the other thing is why not release the hotshoe adapter as an optional accessory to purchase? What…. the 50C users don’t shoot flash or have the need to mount triggers?… it’s a bit of a joke!

@benjhaisch

5 ай бұрын

Hey thanks for the comment! Yeah, this video is definitely more of a “showcase” than a “review” in my book. Anytime something of significant value is exchanged, it’s hard for me to really consider a video like that a review, even if the company has no say in the outcome. The camera isn’t perfect for sure, but it mostly improved on my gripes from the original 907x 50c which is what I chose to focus on as well as explaining the camera to those who aren’t familiar. But yeah, I’ve already sent Hasselblad multiple feature requests that could be implemented in firmware. I’m not sure if the 50c back has the Hotshoe electronics in that same section of the camera as the 100c, but that would be my assumption. Happy with to answer anything else for you :)

@benjhaisch

5 ай бұрын

Ah also, the camera *does* have a live histogram.

This form for a modern camera is so cool!! I wonder if someone makes a camera in this form but not quite as pricey. 😅

@benjhaisch

5 ай бұрын

Phase One has been making compatible backs for years that you can find for a relatively affordable price, but as far as using a completely digital setup, the closest is going to be the original GFX50 series for affordability.

@calebpcollins

5 ай бұрын

Thanks!! Love your videos! 👏🏼

Swoon 😮

my dream

Thank you for this video. Interesting camara and it looks quite promising for many of us. I shoot Hasselblad / analogue for many years. Iam curious to know more about this camera. Could this back be used on a Bad 203Fe camera and it's Fe lenses ( Non leaf shutter Lenses) Is the @)#Fe body needs an special configuration before the CFV 100C. back be used??

@benjhaisch

5 ай бұрын

Yes, it should work on a 203FE just fine as long as the body and it's shutter still functions properly. Otherwise, you can use the camera with the shutter open/mirror up, but you'd have to work off of the electronic shutter and rear lcd of the CFV 100C

Congratulations on the new kit. When you use the new digital back on the vintage 500 camera body, is LIVE VIEW functional?

@benjhaisch

5 ай бұрын

You can use it but keeping the mirror up in the 500 series but you’ll then lose functionality of the camera itself and need to use the electronic shutter

@johnkasianowicz6536

5 ай бұрын

@@benjhaisch Thanks for the reply. Do the new Hassy digital backs show when highlights are clipped? I bought a used Hassy film back to use with my used Arca-Swiss 6x9 view camera. Although the 6x6 film is much larger than the digital back sensor, the latter plus the Hassy mirrorless body would be far more convenient to use because I wouldn’t need to focus on a ground glass element. I really enjoy your channel.

@benjhaisch

5 ай бұрын

@johnkasianowicz6536 yes, it has a highlight warning mode, but you can’t adjust the intensity so I’m not sure where it actually starts and what data it’s actually pulling from.

@johnkasianowicz6536

4 ай бұрын

@@benjhaischThis digital back is pretty compelling.

Please take some pictures using cf lenses . Have the v system with many lenses . Would love to get this 100meg back . Would ask some operational questions of dust with mirror slap , and prints being able to resolve what the sensor can really Produce and show , can you see the sharpness and local contrast produced in prints ? Thank you for your review , more please ! Nice Hasselblad back , would want one for my system !

Thanks for being up front about the conflict of interest. To be honest, I think that makes this more of a product showcase rather than an impartial review

Looks like a great camera. Would it be possible to share a raw picture you‘ve taken with the camera? I‘m interested in getting a x2d but I can‘t find any raw images to test them out in lightroom.

Awesome video! By the way is weather sealed finally?

@benjhaisch

5 ай бұрын

It’s not, but that hasn’t stopped me from using it in snow/rain ;)

Is there a first-party solution for using legacy Hasselblad glass on these sensors like the Kipon focal reducer adapters? With the goal to get better frame coverage and light performance.

@benjhaisch

5 ай бұрын

I believe Hasselblad makes a .8x focal reducer for their HC/HCD series lenses?

Wish list - A 907x in archromatic sensor

Love Hasselblad. I had a 500 c/m years ago. But, it's not practical for me these days.

Was there any focusing problems on the CM body? I've seen some people have had problems with that

I love my GFX kit but I do desire the Hasselblad. It’s too bad the lenses make the system so uncompetitive vs the gfx system. It will be Interesting to see how this works for you over the next year.

@benjhaisch

5 ай бұрын

Do you mean in cost? Selection? Speed? The hardest part for me is just that the Hasselblad cameras don’t have a mechanical shutter, but I do understand why a leaf shutter in the lenses can be very advantageous.

I feel like the only thing wrong with that handle is that it doesn’t rotate. With such a perfectly designed waist-level shooting camera, having a fixed handle that doesn’t support a waist-level angle is a bit of a miss. Other than that, I need it.

@benjhaisch

5 ай бұрын

Ah yeah, I’ve actually been using it waist-level and hitting the buttons with my thumb instead of index finger, but if it rotated that’d be amazing

Dang, it was given to you? Congrats! Go ahead and lie to me all you want. I wouldn’t care at all. 😂 Have fun and looking forward to the content.

@benjhaisch

5 ай бұрын

Haha if I was going to lie I’d pretend I bought it myself, but as that’s neither ethical nor legal, I figured I’d stick to my actual thoughts ;)

no mention of phase detect AF, or am I missing it?

@benjhaisch

5 ай бұрын

Yep it has it, but still doesn’t have tracking AF

@benjhaisch

5 ай бұрын

2:28 is where I say it, but saying “phase” and “face” together is super confusing

@iamthephoto

5 ай бұрын

dang! @@benjhaisch

Can I add the face detection software to my existing 907X with my CFV 50C? Very nice review.

@benjhaisch

5 ай бұрын

Ah I wish, but no, the 50C back is basically the camera so they’d have to give it a firmware update

Does the film back work on the digital camera?

Why did Hasselblad not put IBIS IN THE 907X

Thanks for sharing! How this digital back works with old glass? Have you tried?

@benjhaisch

5 ай бұрын

My next videos with the system dive into this for sure. I’ve really been impressed with the performance to be honest.

Is it pointless to use a CFV100c on a V system? Since the older V mount lenses (I tested with my cfi50 and cfi150) can't even deal with 50 megapixels, not to say a 100 megapixels back. And compared with x2d, it lacks stabilization which is a major upgrade from x1d2.

Ah I just love this kit, wish I still have my 500c/m, I would've loved to use it with that digital back. So, with this new version, what's new compared to the first gen? Is it just the back and is the 907x unchanged?

@benjhaisch

5 ай бұрын

I don’t believe the 907x itself is changed at all, just the back.

@Renzsu

5 ай бұрын

@@benjhaisch That's good, and in keeping with the modularity of the system :)

Love this cam! Thanks for the review., I will try to budget it for 2024! Just curious what's the turntable your are using? It's quite smooth motion for video!

@benjhaisch

2 ай бұрын

Haha it was some super cheap Amazon thing that I bought probably 5 years ago

@nimrod7785

2 ай бұрын

@@benjhaisch lol you cannot imagine how hard is to find a good one, that the motor steps don't show on video! Thanks for getting back!

@benjhaisch

2 ай бұрын

@nimrod7785 amzn.to/3waX6l8 here is the exact one. I was curious :)

@nimrod7785

2 ай бұрын

@@benjhaisch Thank you so much Benj! I will try it out!

@Secretweapondoze

Ай бұрын

@@benjhaisch Thinking about selling my Q3 for this since the X100VI is just taking beautiful photos enough where I don’t need the Q3 and the Fuji. Wanted to get this as the “final” body since I also have the X1Dii. Thoughts?

Dude swimming in Leica gets gifted a Hasselblad. Insane

@benjhaisch

5 ай бұрын

It’s taken 17 years as a photographer to afford/justify one film Leica, one digital Leica, & three lenses. I would exactly say “swimming” but I get it. But yes, I’m thankful that I have the opportunity to receive this camera in exchange for some work I’m doing with Hasselblad as this is a dream camera of mine and it’d be hard for me to afford/justify otherwise.

I’m curious about why/when you might choose that setup over the X2D

@benjhaisch

5 ай бұрын

The X2D is more versatile on its own for sure. Where this excels imo is the smaller form and the modularity if you have compatible film cameras to use it with. Makes expanding your kit a lot easier if you already have some options built in.

Nice review, i usually shoot vertically (portraits) and wonder if the camera allows to be held horizontally but flips the photo digitally. Or is there a possibility to flip the screen on the back also vertically? 🤔 I remember, that you spoke about this with the first gen (50 megapixel version)

@benjhaisch

5 ай бұрын

I do wish that was an option but simply holding the camera rotated 90° isn’t nearly as bad in practice as it seems. I would love if they somehow made a version where the sensor could be rotated like an RZ67 but ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

@Luxmastr

5 ай бұрын

@@benjhaisch thanks for the reply. I think it would be a nice option and that holding the camera simply vertically forces the user away from holding it at waist level and therefore use it as intended. Now im going to watch your other video about the electronic shutter disadavantages with manual lenses without the leaf shutter. I get the impression, that its not a camera for me because of these points and i really wish it would.

@benjhaisch

5 ай бұрын

@Luxmastr yeah the sensor readout is twice as fast in 14 bit mode making it much more usable, but still not perfect

How does the vintage glass look? I saved all my Hasselblad cameras and lenses from way back. I was hoping they would make a 100 megapixel back. I almost got the 50 but held out and looks like it payed off.

@benjhaisch

4 ай бұрын

I’m finishing editing a deeper dive video on this as we speak

fantastic and beautiful piece of art, I love this camera. yet I am not a fan of the modern looking glass... does not fit in my opinion.

so, what is the effective standard focal length for the digital back?

@benjhaisch

4 ай бұрын

I believe the crop factor conversion from 35mm is .79? So a 63mm would essentially equate to a 50mm FOV.

Benj, any experience with V lenses and their resolution power on the new back?

@benjhaisch

5 ай бұрын

Yep! I have a full video coming on it next!

@mahdimanesh4221

5 ай бұрын

@@benjhaisch excellent ! Can’t wait 😎

If only camera makers start to add the chimney element to enhance the user experience with modern hi-res LCD screen for outdoor shooting.

@benjhaisch

5 ай бұрын

I’ve been wondering if someone will start making one

No, the sensor should have been 55x55mm so I could use the full potential of my Hasselblad 501CM. There should also have been waist level finder to mount on the screen !

@benjhaisch

5 ай бұрын

I’ve been trying to find a way to make one for the screen too!

@cameraprepper7938

5 ай бұрын

@@benjhaisch Maybe a Mamiya RB/RZ waist level finder will fit ?

Hasselblad gave you a $12000 CAD camera to do a review? That’s not a grain of salt, it’s the whole salt shaker. I wonder if Ted, Kai, and ChelTone also got free cameras.

@benjhaisch

5 ай бұрын

I always wonder what other deals people get, but it’s a reason why I always try to be as up front as possible when it comes to this stuff

@LyndonPatrickSmith

5 ай бұрын

@@benjhaischI appreciate your honesty. And I get it. Back in the day we charged $1000/minute for low distribution video projects. So the rate is fair, and I’m sure that’s part of Hasselblad’s marketing efforts. Enjoy it and I look forward to the content. I’ll keep rocking the 907x CV ii 50c option.

@lottic

5 ай бұрын

Wait... its not a loan for review?

@jwanger142

5 ай бұрын

@@lotticinsane! I need to start reviewing cameras.

@mithrastemplar

5 ай бұрын

Yeah this can’t be classified as a review

Wow. 54k subscribers and you get to keep a Hassy. Don't take much, does it?

captioning would be very helpful

This channel is becoming more and more gear review. I wish there was more content on creativity instead of the latest tech gadgets like thousands of other channels. I get it, it comes down to viewership and getting subs😅

@benjhaisch

5 ай бұрын

I mean, this channel has been geared reviews from the start… no?

so what do you do if you want to shoot in portatit mode? do you look around the corner?

@benjhaisch

5 ай бұрын

Haha you can just flip it sideways and use the rear screen. It’s not as ideal, but I’ve done it quite a bit with no real issues. This *is* an issue while using the 500cm though, but typically I’d just shoot in regular 4:3 and crop to 3:3

@vizzo7

5 ай бұрын

@@benjhaisch ah you coan choose these formats? Well at least this is something good. But the y could have solved the problem by putting a swivel lcd or that the back ended straight. Thanks for the answer

I'm still watching the video, but is the phase detect AF new in the 100C as opposed to the 50C?

@benjhaisch

5 ай бұрын

Correct. It’s much better for sure.

@benjhaisch

5 ай бұрын

Still doesn’t have a full tracking AF mode, but it will recognize subjects and focus to them relatively fast and accurately

@kennethhughes8392

5 ай бұрын

@@benjhaisch Not surprised at limited tracking ability, as it's not something I necessarily expect in a medium format camera. The size of this thing is what is most impressive, and easily see this pairing well with my GR3x as my daily-ish carry.

My OCD will simply not abide using a rectangle sensor on a square film body. Chop down the Phase One sensor to 40x40 and at least offer that as an optional digital back.

@benjhaisch

5 ай бұрын

I’d just love to have the option to buy this in portrait or landscape configuration

@hdm-nm

5 ай бұрын

@@benjhaisch Agreed. Maybe the next generation of these cameras could have a rotating sensor inside the back.

what do you mean by "keep it"? like forever???!!! 🤤

@benjhaisch

5 ай бұрын

Foreva eva

Thx Benj! Crop modes and weather sealing? Thx!

@benjhaisch

5 ай бұрын

Crop modes are great, they only affect the JPEGs but give you a nice preview on camera. No weather sealing though, but I’m treating it the same way I’d use the 500cm so it’s already been in some gnarly conditions and survived well

@D.Trider

5 ай бұрын

@@benjhaischthis would be an awesome landscape setup in terms of form factor and resolution. The weather sealing is a bit of a bummer for sure. I shoot with the sl2 setup mainly for landscape work and I’ve used that is torrential downpours without issue. A 50mp pano would be pretty useful though.

@D.Trider

5 ай бұрын

@@benjhaisch thank you! I’m waiting to see what the sl3 looks like before I decide. I’m all in on Leica at the moment and need to stay patient. Although losing patience with all these 907x reviews!

@D.Trider

5 ай бұрын

Do you know of anywhere we can demo these? I’m seriously considering this switch… unless you have a secret sl3 in hiding and can give me any info! 😂

@benjhaisch

5 ай бұрын

@@D.Trider haha I wish I had good enough Leica contacts for that :)

I wonder how the lcd display works on extreme light conditions? Can it be clearly seen?

@benjhaisch

4 ай бұрын

Hasn’t been an issue yet. Really only has been hard while I’m trying to actually film the screen itself to show it haha

@coffeerun7684

4 ай бұрын

@@benjhaisch Thank you Benj

@coffeerun7684

4 ай бұрын

There are some reviewers that are stating it's hard to get a good picture without a tripod, is that something you've encountered as well?

@benjhaisch

4 ай бұрын

@@coffeerun7684 with lower shutter speeds, sure

@coffeerun7684

4 ай бұрын

@@benjhaisch Thanks once again. I'm trying to decide what to buy as a gift to my daughter who loves to photograph and is in her early stages of becoming an Art Director...

Buy film Hassy today because if those guys make a 645 sensor digital back the prices will go to the moon :D

Holy Crap..... Keeping the camera is L E G I T...

X2D.. ? 2D or not 2D; that is the question.

It's slow, the AF is outdated, there is no ibis, the user interface is somewhat limiting, the lenses cost a lot of money... but it's gorgeous.

Leica cameras are still winners. Doesn't matter how all reviewers making hasselblad looks better. And its not Monochrome.

@benjhaisch

5 ай бұрын

Just different tools. Like saying a Porsche is better than a Land Rover :)

@earvinquero2037

5 ай бұрын

@@benjhaisch I know that. I just want to say what I want to say.

My Nikon Zf camera has 14.5 stops of dynamic range... and it's $7000 cheaper lol

@benjhaisch

5 ай бұрын

I’ve been trying to check that thing out. Looks amazing

Barely showed any pictures

@benjhaisch

5 ай бұрын

Have two more videos coming with tons of photos. Been using it for a month now

It's about the least dearing concept "imaginable", , but it's tounted genius. inspiring, leading idea ??? No Ibis ? No TILTING flippup monitor? No (excellent)Eye-focus ..and you folks are all aroused by this stupid 'offer" ...

You deserve it!

@hasselblad give me one too 😅 congrats Benj

Who's your contact @ hasselblad? I want his name 😂