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Hasselblad Launches X2D II 100C With 100MP Sensor, AF-C and 10-Stop IBIS

Lower launch pricing signals a bid to broaden Hasselblad's medium-format appeal.

Hasselblad X2D II 100C camera and XCD 2,8–4/35–100E zoom lens
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Overview

  • The updated 100MP BSI sensor delivers 16-bit RAW, up to 15.3 stops of dynamic range, and true end‑to‑end HDR stills output.
  • Hasselblad claims the new 5‑axis in‑body stabilization reaches up to 10 stops, enabling hand‑held long exposures lasting several seconds.
  • New AF‑C phase‑detect autofocus uses AI algorithms and LiDAR assistance and supports burst focusing at about 3 frames per second.
  • Usability upgrades include a tilting 3.6‑inch, 1,400‑nit touchscreen, a 5‑way joystick, 1TB internal SSD with CFexpress Type B, the Phocus Mobile 2 iOS app, and a body weight around 730 grams.
  • The camera is on sale for $7,399, below the previous model’s launch price, alongside the XCD 2.8–4 35–100E zoom at $4,599 and the Vandra 20L backpack at $469.