Hasselblad releases the X2D II 100C, with 100-megapixels and HDR

Hasselblad released the X2D II 100C medium-format camera, featuring a 100-megapixel sensor with true end-to-end high dynamic range (HDR), AF-C continuous autofocus, Hasselblad Natural Colour Solution with High Dynamic Range (HNCS HDR), and 10-stop in-body image stabilisation. The Hasselblad X2D II 100C is priced at $7,399 / €7 200.

The company also launched the X2D II 100C is the XCD 2,8–4/35–100E, a wide-angle to medium telephoto zoom lens that covers the most commonly used focal lengths. With a wide f/2,8 aperture and flagship optics designed for top-tier performance, it excels in low-light conditions and delivers the fastest focusing speed in the Hasselblad XCD lens lineup. The XCD 2,8–4/35–100E lens is priced at $4,599 / €4 800

For the first time on a Hasselblad camera, the X2D II 100C introduces AF-C continuous autofocus and is the company’s first medium-format camera to support true end-to-end HDR. HNCS HDR harnesses high dynamic range to elevate Hasselblad’s signature natural colours to new levels of brilliance. Even in harsh lighting, it effectively reduces overexposure, enhances highlight retention, and reveals greater tonal depth, resulting in richly detailed HDR images that reflect what the eyes naturally see, the company claims. HDR images are processed in-camera as HDR HEIF or Ultra HDR JPEG and can be instantly reviewed on the new 3.6-inch OLED touchscreen at up to 1,400-nit peak brightness. With Phocus Mobile 2 app, users can edit HDR images and apply HNCS HDR processing to RAW files. When shared on HDR-capable platforms, these images showcase the full brilliance of HNCS HDR, revealing colours and tones with unprecedented fidelity.

The X2D II 100C’s enhanced 100-megapixel medium format BSI CMOS sensor embodies Hasselblad’s commitment to uncompromising image quality. With 16-bit colour depth delivering approximately 281 trillion colours, it captures the subtle gradations that bring a photograph to life. A new native ISO of 50 and an increased dynamic range of 15,3 stops provide precise control from the deepest shadows to the brightest highlights.

The new XCD 2,8–4/35–100E delivers a 28–76 mm full-frame equivalent focal length and an aperture range of f/2,8 to f/4. Effectively combining the range of seven Hasselblad prime lenses into one, it excels in capturing sweeping landscapes, intimate portraits, dynamic street photography, and spontaneous travel moments with confidence, the company claims.

The “E” in XCD 2,8–4/35–100E stands for “Exclusive” and represents the top-tier optical performance, comprising 16 elements in 13 groups, including three aspherical and five ED elements, ensuring sharp resolution and authentic colour that meet the demands of a 100-megapixel sensor.

The XCD 2,8–4/35–100E is powered by the fastest stepping motor in the XCD lens lineup. This compact internal focusing group, paired with optimised control algorithms, enables smooth and accurate autofocus. When paired with the X2D II 100C’s AF-C system, it confidently tracks moving subjects and ensures precise focus in action shots.

The integrated leaf shutter offers full flash synchronisation from 1/4000 second to 68 minutes, allowing photographers to balance fill flash in bright light or shoot wide open without compromise.

The company also announced the Vandra Camera Backpack, blending functionality and style, which can easily hold a Hasselblad body, two lenses, and accessories. Hasselblad also introduces three new 86 mm UV, ND8, and CPL filters, all fully compatible with the XCD 2,8–4/35–100E. The Vandra Backpack is priced at $469 / €429. The UV 86mm Filter is priced at $299 / €259. The ND8 86mm Filter is priced at $329 / €289. The CPL 86mm Filter is priced at $559 / €469.