Paying homage to Hasselblad’s homeland, the Swedish manufacturer has just announced the X2D 100C Earth Explorer Limited Edition kit. Combining a distinct Tundra Brown-colored camera body with their versatile XCD 55mm f/2.5 V prime lens, an exclusive strap, and a pair of batteries, this collector’s item is also built with function in mind. It’s a kit meant to inspire exploration with photography along with a stylish camera body that recalls the Nordic environment’s deep earth tones.
It has been about two years since Hasselblad launched the X2D 100C medium format mirrorless camera; an impressively powerful-yet-compact camera offering high-resolution imagery, faster performance, and a svelte designed that’s ideal for all-day carry. This Earth Explorer version of the camera is functionally the same camera, offering the same 100MP 44 x 33mm CMOS sensor, 294-zone phase-detection AF system, 7-stop-effective image stabilization, and a 1TB built-in SSD for on-board storage.
Where this camera differs from its standard edition sibling is with the special coloring; Hasselblad calls it Tundra Brown. It’s a combination of the gray-green tones of moss and arctic vegetation and the deep brown soils of the northern latitudes. Hasselblad states they developed this unique color using their own Natural Color Solution (HNCS) technology—the same color processing tech used by the camera itself during shooting—and it’s meant to “accurately depict the shades of the Nordic tundra, inviting a broader audience to admire its allure and distinct hues.”
In addition to the color itself, the body also features a laser-engraved serial number on the side of the body. This Earth Explorer kit is limited to 1000 units; the engraving includes the ‘Earth Explorer’ text along with a unique number from 0001 to 1000. Another cosmetic update to the camera is the unique Earth Explorer start-up screen, which, according to Hasselblad, “heralds the start of an extraordinary creative journey whenever the camera is turned on.”
One other aesthetic complement to the camera is the bespoke Earth Explorer strap, which is made from eco-friendly recycled plastics that are woven together using traditional techniques. This strap is backed by a soft, skin-friendly fabric and is hand-embroidered with ‘Hasselblad’ on one side and a laser-engraved ‘Earth Explorer’ on the other.
Alongside the Tundra Brown camera, the Earth Explorer Limited Edition kit also includes the XCD 55mm f/2.5 V lens—a 43mm-equivalent prime that’s the ideal single lens option for landscape, travel, and exploration. This lens has a sleek design, a manual focus clutch, Central Lens Shutter that supports flash sync up to 1/2000 sec., and a natural field of view that’s well-matched to a variety of subject types. A matching 72mm UV filter is also included to protect the lens in inclement conditions.
Finally, rounding out the kit, a pair of batteries are included for longer shooting sessions along with a Battery Charging Hub to top-up both batteries at once.
For more information about the new camera kit, including additional features, specs, and highlights, be sure to check out the detailed product page for the Hasselblad X2D 100C Earth Explorer Limited Edition Kit. Or drop us a line below, and we’ll do our best to answer all your comments and questions.
