Medium Format Cameras
What I miss most from the film era of photography is the uniqueness of different camera systems: brands’ idiosyncrasies, distinct ergonomics and accessories for various medium format outfits, and the overall modularity of what a camera can be. The Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C is inspired by this sentiment, with its removable digital back design and an extremely simple camera body that purely serves as an
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Peak foliage in upstate New York? Yes, please! Combine that with the Hasselblad X2D II 100C, and we're sold. Matt hikes in New Paltz, showing you how medium format is perfect for landscape photography. Learn how to slow down and smell the roses (or in this case, trees) and make your photos instead of taking them.
0:00 - Intro
0:22 - The Squeeze
1:20 - Why the X2D II 100C?
2:47 - Medium Format Landscape Photography
3:48 - Sharpness (Wildlife Photography Bonus)
4:23 - Lenses Used & Depth of Field
5:11 - Autofocus
5:31 - Crop Modes
6:07 -
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Same color science, two very different cameras. While the Hasselblad X2D II 100C and Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C share similarities, you can see the difference in how they affect your approach to photography. Lotta and Matt share their experiences using these medium format
We’re back from Purim celebrations to bring you a week of exciting announcements! FUJIFILM released the GFX100RF, a new medium-format camera combining the X Processor 5 with the GFX 100S II 102MP image sensor. Zoom gave creators 32-bit float recording with the H5studio 4-Track Handy Recorder. Let’s get into it!
FUJIFILM Releases a New Medium-Format Camera
FUJIFILM is bringing the tried-and-true GFX 100S II sensor to medium-format shooting with the
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
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Medium format is often overlooked when it comes to video production, but the FUJIFILM GFX 100II can rival some cinema cameras. Jabari Holder puts this camera through its paces and shares all you need to know about its specs and features to set you up for success!
0:00 - Medium-Format Filmmaking
0:39 - GFX100 II Sensor Size
2:18 - Resolutions and Aspect Ratios
3:53 - Demo Video Shoot
5:53 - Post-Production
6:44 - "I Can't Give You Anything But Love"
9:26 - Holder's Thoughts
What do you
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Matt Matkin tests the new Hasselblad CFV 100C Medium Format Mirrorless Camera and discusses his first impressions. He shares some real-world results and answers the question, is it worth it?
0:00 - Introduction
0:11 - Specs and How to Use
0:59 - Pros of this Camera
2:55 - Is This for You?
3:31 - Real-World Experience
4:35 - Final Thoughts
Interested in picking up Hasselblad’s latest camera? Share your thoughts in the Comments section, below.
It has been a busy week involving many product categories here at B&H, with Hasselblad representing the photo corner, RED coming in hot with a major video announcement, and numerous brands making big announcements in the audio world during the NAMM 2024 show. We’ll recap all of this, plus some of our regular creative programming from this week.
Hasselblad’s Latest V-System Back Goes to 100
This week, Hasselblad announced the
Hasselblad has announced its latest medium format camera, the 907X & CFV 100C. Or, more specifically, today’s announcement is all about the CFV 100C digital back—a 100MP-sensor-imbued update to the brand’s line of V-system interface digital backs, which are compatible with three separate camera platforms for tremendous versatility. Like its 50MP predecessor, the CFV 100C is a uniquely modular imaging
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The future of FUJIFILM medium-format cameras is here and with it is an array of new G-mount lenses. An all-new 102MP sensor and X-Processor 5 make the GFX 100 II the most powerful medium-format mirrorless camera from FUJIFILM yet. Set to be the new FUJIFILM mirrorless flagship, this mighty newcomer boasts a back side illuminated sensor with a sensitivity range from ISO 80-12800 and is expandable to ISO 40-102400. Unlike
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Introducing Hasselblad's newest digital medium format camera: the X2D 100C! The X2D boasts Hasselblad's first 100MP BSI CMOS Sensor, built-in 1TB SSD, CFexpress Type B card slot, extremely wide dynamic range of up to 15 stops, newly developed phase detection autofocus system, and so much more. Take a look at our hands-on review of this incredible camera, along with the new
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Visual artist Sinjun Strom discusses techniques for creating self-portraits on medium format film, with tips regarding focusing, framing, and settings.
0:00 - Introduction
0:17 - Keeping the Camera Stable
0:47 - Framing Your Portrait
1:29 - Focusing By Yourself
2:08 - Taking the Photo
2:27 - Number of Images
3:03 - Final Thoughts
Way more than just an incremental update, Hasselblad is finally releasing a new X system mirrorless medium format camera body—the X2D 100C—that revolves around a new 100MP sensor, improved AF, IBIS, and several useful updates to the physical and operational design. This long-awaited successor to the X1D 50C II feels like a complete overhaul, yet hasn’t lost sight of the best aspects of the X1D cameras, namely the distinct
This time last year we were crammed into a fishbowl of a recording studio with Hollywood portrait photography legend Greg Gorman, who was the keynote speaker at the 2020 Depth of Field Conference. Blissfully unaware of the coming shutdown, we laughed and shared stories with Gorman while recording an episode of the B&H Photography Podcast. What can be said a year later? But on
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On this week’s episode of the B&H Photography Podcast, we welcome photographer Matthew Franklin Carter to the program. Like many photographers, Matt Carter wears a lot of hats. In his case, literally and figuratively, but his photography work blends documentary, editorial, and portrait work and reflects the place he calls home—Greenville, South Carolina. He shoots for regional and specialty magazines and does corporate work and