Hasselblad H6D-50c Medium Format Digital Camera

The 50MP CMOS sensor of the Hasselblad H6D-50c Medium Format Digital Camera has been further developed to come sporting an increased ISO range and deliver 14 stops of dynamic range, making for beautifully detailed images even in challenging light conditions. Able to shoot at up to 2.5fps, the H6D-50c makes medium format more practical and useable than ever before, with a 3-inch rear touchscreen ...

Product highlights: Hasselblad H6D-50c Medium Format Digital Camera

As Hasselblad celebrates its 75th Anniversary its Swedish craftsmanship comes to the fore: driven by passion for excellence, based on uncompromising image quality, design and performance and drawing on its core strengths, Hasselblad presents a new chapter in medium format photography.

The all new H6D-50c is the latest generation of integrated digital cameras and has been painstakingly redesigned from the ground up to incorporate the very latest technologies.

50MP CMOS Sensor
When you have a reputation for manufacturing the world’s most advanced medium format camera systems there is constant expectation of more to come. The tried and tested 50MP sensor has been further developed with an increased ISO range and performance in data throughput. With close to 14 stops of dynamic range, subtle details are rendered beautifully in crisp, breathtaking detail.

New Electronic Platform
The already compelling case for medium format capture has just become substantially more attractive. The entire electronic platform of the H6D has been redesigned with a fast, new generation processor to handle the advanced features of the camera. This improved speed allows a faster shooting rate of up to 2.5 frames per second that can be sustained for longer, thanks to an increased buffer.

Touchscreen
The new 3” high definition rear display boasts touch capability with user customisation options including assigning favourite functions to touch buttons. Hasselblad has increased the resolution to 920K dots and the image display performance delivers clear, colour accurate image reviews and a pin sharp Liveview experience.

HD Video
Thanks to the redesign of the electronic platform, the H6D-50c is capable of capturing HD (2K) video in both H.264 & Hasselblad’s proprietary RAW format which can be converted to Apple ProRes format via Phocus 3.0. Coupled with the HDMI and audio facilities, the capture of high quality video output is simplicity itself.

Phocus 3.0
To complement the release of the H6D camera system, Hasselblad's image processing software has been enhanced with additional tools to allow more precise application of corrections.

USB 3.0 Type-C Connector
Hasselblad has opted for a USB 3.0 Type-C connector to allow connection to any platform without the need for an adapter. It also delivers very fast transfer rates of more than five times that of Firewire, ensuring tethered liveview or stills capture is an experience to be enjoyed.

Dual Card Slots
Hasselblad has added a second media card slot to the storage options and updated the card types to offer maximum flexibility. The CFast card slot offers very high speed data transfer rates and is uniquely qualified for use with the high data bandwidths required for HD & UHD video and continuous stills shooting. The industry standard SD card slot ensures very good data transfer rates and wide ranging compatibility with existing card readers.

Mini HDMI & Audio I/O ports
The addition of a mini HDMI port along with the associated input/output ports enables videographers to display the video feed on a larger external monitor for audio and video files. It is also a huge advantage to photographers using liveview to check composition and focus when using a technical camera.

Updated H Series Lenses
To take full advantage of the H6D’s new features, Hasselblad has also updated its entire range of H series lenses and incorporated a new shutter unit with an extended lifespan and an increased top shutter speed of 1/2000th second, when used with an H6D camera. And of course, having a leaf shutter means that flash sync at all speeds is still possible.

Key specifications:

• Sensor type: 50 megapixels (8272 × 6200 pixels, 5.3 × 5.3 µm)
• Sensor dimensions: 43.8 x 32.9mm
• Image size: Stills: RAW 3FR capture 65MB on average. TIFF 8 bit: 154MB. Video: HD (1920 x 1080p)
• File format: Stills: Lossless compressed Hasselblad 3FR, 1/4 size JPEG. Video: H.264 Compressed (30 fps), Hasselblad RAW
• Shooting mode: Single shot stills, Video
• Colour definition: 16 bit; Dynamic range approx. 14 stops
• ISO speed range: ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 & 6400
• Storage options: CFast card, SD card or tethered to Mac or PC
• Colour management: Hasselblad Natural Colour Solution
• Storage capacity: 16GB card holds 240 images on average
• Capture rate: 1.7 - 2.3 captures per second
• Display: 3 inch TFT type, 24 bit colour, 920K pixels; Touch functionality: Yes, full support; Live View: On camera, host and iOS device with high frame rate (30 fps)
• Histogram feedback: Yes (on rear display and on camera grip display)
• IR filter: Mounted in front of sensor
• Acoustic feedback: Yes
• Software: Phocus for Mac and Windows
• Platform support: Macintosh: OSX version 10.9 or later; PC: XP/Vista/Windows 7 (32 and 64 bit) /8/10
• Host connection type: USB 3.0 (5 Gbit/s) Type-C connector, Mini HDMI, Audio In/Out
• Additional connections: Mini HDMI, Audio In/Out, Flash sync In/Out, Power In
• View camera compatibility: Yes, Mechanical shutters controlled via flash sync. Electronic shutters can be controlled from Phocus
• Operating temperature: -10 - 45 °C / 14 - 113 °F
• Wi-Fi: 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac (depending on region)
• Dimensions: Complete camera w/ HC80 lens: 153 x 131 x 205mm (W x H x D)
• Weight: 2115g (Complete camera w/ HC80 lens, Li-Ion battery and card)
• Camera type: Large sensor medium format DSLR
• Lenses: Hasselblad H system lens line with integral central lens shutter
• Shutter speed range: 60 minutes to 1/2000 sec (depending on lens type used)
• Flash sync speed: Flash can be used at all shutter speeds
• Viewfinder options: HVD 90x (90° eye-level viewfinder with dioptre adjustment. Image magnification 3.1x. Integral fill-flash, G.No. 12 @ ISO100. Hot shoe for SCA3002 system flashes from Metz), HV 90x II (90° eye-level viewfinder with dioptre adjustment. Image magnification 2.7x. Integral fill-flash, G.No. 12 @ ISO100. Hot shoe for SCA3002 system flashes from Metz), HVM (Waist-level viewfinder. Image magnification 3.2x)
• Focusing: Autofocus metering with passive central cross-type sensor. Ultra focus digital feedback. Instant manual focus override. Metering range EV 1 to 19 at ISO 100
• Flash control: Automatic TTL centre weighted system. Uses built-in flash or flashes compatible with SCA3002 (Metz™). Output can be adjusted from -3 to +3EV. For manual flashes a built-in metering system is available
• Exposure metering: Spot, Centre Weighted and CentreSpot Metering range Spot: EV2 to 21, Centre Weighted: EV1 to 21, CentreSpot: EV1 to 21
• Power supply: Rechargeable Li-ion battery (7.2 VDC/3200 mAh); Socket for external power
• Film compatibility: Yes