Hasselblad have been quite quiet for a while. The last big moment that springs to mind is when they cut the H2.
But it looks like they feel like reminding us of their pretty impressive name.
To this end they have stepped up with the 50 megapixel H3DII-50.
Using the knowledge gained from the H3II-39 the 50 features a 36 X 48mm Kodak sensor, that’s twice the size of other full-frame DSLR sensors, this generates 300MB files at 1FPS.
Pricing hasn’t been announced as yet but be prepared to be stung for around $37K (£20K) when it launches in October.
Apparently Hasselblad says anyone who buys a 39 now can trade up to the 50 later for the difference in price……..Hmmmm……..that’s quite tempting – if I had the cash in the first place!
If you’re fairly minted check out more about this beast here.
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This is an impressive camera, at least when it comes to megapixels. I am sure some will be happy to have such a high resolution, for example landscape photographers or people working in advertising who needs to make really large prints.
That’s the thing – for most of us 5mp is plenty it’s just when you get to making posters, etc that the higher resolutions actually make their presence felt.
Still, if I was to receive the Hasselblad as a gift I would be a very happy boy ;0,
J