Hasselblad X1D-50c

The world's first mirrorless medium format camera

Hasselblad X1D-50c
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 13
Durability 17
Price 15
Usability 18
Brand Hasselblad

Key Features

SENSOR 50MP 43.8 x 32.9mm CMOS medium format sensor
PROCESSOR Hasselblad Natural Colour Solution (HNCS) image processing
AUTOFOCUS Contrast detection AF system with 35 focus points
PHASE DETECTION None; relies on contrast-based detection
VIDEO 1080p Full HD at 25/30fps, H.264 format
STABILIZATION None; relies on lens-based shutter/stabilization
BURST RATE Up to 2.3 frames per second
VIEWFINDER 2.36M-dot XGA electronic viewfinder with 0.87x magnification
DISPLAY 3.0-inch 920k-dot TFT-LCD touchscreen, fixed
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi, USB 3.0 Type-C, Mini HDMI, mic/headphone ports
MEMORY CARD Dual SD card slots, UHS-II supported
WEATHER SEALING Extensive weather and dust sealing, milled aluminum body

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Hasselblad X1D-50c

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✓ Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ~ Limited Via command dial
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ~ Limited Via command dial
AF-ON Button ✓ Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✓ Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✗ Not Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✗ Not Present
Video Record Button ✓ Present
Drive Mode Control ~ Limited Via menu

How-to Use Hasselblad X1D-50c

Welcome to the How-to section of the camera. In this Light & Composition University website, each page for a camera has a how-to section and a section for learning. Simply because the buttons and the controls of each camera is located in different places that not only varies for brands but in each model. How-to section help you operate your camera, however, if you are interested to learn photography, not only you need to know how your camera works, but also you must know what you can change and why you do that to get better photo. Click the “Learn” or scroll down.

Hasselblad X1D-50c Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Hasselblad X1D-50c

For over a decade, we have been teaching photography following a university standard. No one does it better than us. We have a selection of courses, diplomas, graduate and post-graduate programs, as well as some of our best-selling university press publications, to guide you in the best possible way for your camera. Enroll in the fundamentals and then move to the genres you want to master.

Technical Specification

Sensor 43.8 x 32.9mm CMOS
Resolution 50 Megapixels
ISO Range 100-25600
Autofocus Contrast Detection
Shutter Speed 60 min to 1/2000 sec
Burst Rate 2.3 fps
Video 1920 x 1080p
Stabilization None
Viewfinder 2.36M-dot EVF
LCD 3.0-inch Touchscreen
Memory Card Dual SD (UHS-II)
Connectivity Wi-Fi, USB-C, HDMI
Battery Life 300 shots
Weight 725g
Dimensions 150 x 98 x 71 mm