Landscape photographers put a high priority on resolution and dynamic range, but on the other hand, in a genre that often requires a lot of physical effort to get to a location, every ounce of weight counts. That is what makes the Hasselblad X2D 100C, as it offers the ultra-high levels of detail and quality one would expect from a medium format in a very small and portable package. Is it the ultimate package for landscape photographers? This excellent video review takes a look.
Coming to you from Thomas Heaton, this great video review takes a look at the Hasselblad X2D 100C for landscape photography work. I was a big fan of the X2D 100C in my review. It remedied pretty much all of my issues with the X1D, doubled the pixel count, and added a range of new features, all while maintaining its svelte footprint. A few years ago, the idea of a medium format camera being a walkaround option would have seemed absurd, but after spending time with the X2D 100C, I can confidently say that it suits that role well, and as such, is worthy of consideration for landscape work, particularly when paired with its similarly portable lenses. Check out the video above for Heaton's full thoughts on the setup.
I think we need a head-to-head comparison of the X2D and GFX100S.
As Mr. Jacques Cornell stated...it would be nice to see a head-to-head comparison with the GFX100S. That said, I would love to have this camera, but since I already have a 500 CM and a Fuji GX680, I can just as easy just shoot film, or digital if I choose, and be quite satisfied. The additional benefits of the 6x6 on the 500CM is that it's square, so I don’t have to change my shooting. Just crop anything should I need to. Although I do need a tripod for the GX680, I don't for the 500CM. But I absolutely love the images the GX680 gives. I do prefer slide film for my landscapes as did the agencies I was shooting for before I retired. I can also have them digitized to any size I choose. So really, other than being able to look at the images immediately, I don’t really need digital. The slides I shoot with give just incredible shots. I really love Hasselblad and Fujifilm medium format cameras. Both have their strong points. Give me either one and I'll be happy. Please, would someone do a side-by-side with these two cameras for landscapes? Mr. Cornell...you listening?
I don't have, and couldn't afford, either of these. I'm happy with my a7RIII's 18MP Crop Mode images for event work and 42MP full-frame images for scenics.
In my early days of shooting travel I fantasized about getting the 60mm and 90mm variants of the GX680, but ended up getting a Pentax 67 instead. Those "Texas Leicas" were VERY seductive.
Oh I love the Pentax 67. I had dreams of getting it when it first came out, but unfortunately my time in VA hospitals precluded any such notions. While doing assignments in Russia i got acquainted with the Kiev system. It had its drawbacks, but I could see some good qualitues in it although the lens choices were hit and miss. But the Texas Leica is still one I'd love to use. I do have a Leica R8, but still looking for the digital back. They are rare and a bit pricey. Thank you sir.