Hasselblad X2D Review Part 2 : Mastering the Art of Image Quality / XCD 38mm & 55mm f2.5 V

[@RalfWeyer]

Sorry for your loss, losing beloved ones is always very hard. Great video and I keep my fingers crossed for your channel and its growth. I fully understand the love for that system, even though it’s not perfect. But than, nothing is, and maybe that’s part of the appeal. And yes, the colours and the room to play in post…. big thumbs up to Hassy 👍

[@btonelli]

Thanks for the kind words much appreciated 🙏🙏

[@ohstanley3058]

This channel should be at 100k at least. Great review, incredible photos for a review vid. Good mix of technical and emotional points of why these lenses / camera is so special 👍🏼

[@btonelli]

Thank you. I hope to grow to that number some day. I’ve really enjoyed the system and what I can produce with it. Looking forward to creating part 3

[@jacobh5817]

Great video, Bobby and sorry for your loss. Moms are special ❤ The X2D has replaced my H6D in the studio. There was no visible difference between the images out of the two, even though the H has a much bigger sensor. Yet, the handling of the X is so much better. Considering that, the X is a bargain compared to the H. Hasselblad colors have always been the best in the industry imo. What Leica does for monochrome, Hasselblad does for color. This beautiful, rich tonality gives you such a natural look and feel that is hard to match. Even in post. As a fashion photographer, I esp. look at the texture and tonality of white or black linen and silk. To capture those fabrics well and make it look natural (not digital) is quite a challenge for a camera. Hasselblad (and Leica) do that best imo.

[@btonelli]

Thanks for the kind words. Yes that’s what I’ve heard from other pro photographers as well. I guess this is why Hasselblad is moving away from the H system now as the X’s performance is comparable and better in some ways. Thanks for watching and commenting as well!

[@rolandrickphotography]

How many shutter clicks has your H6D? Do you sell it?

[@jacobh5817]

@@rolandrickphotography I already sold it and the dealer listed it in the pre-owned section of Hasselblad’s site. Might still be there.

[@thatcreole9913]

My sincere condolences for your loss.

[@btonelli]

Thank you 🙏

[@bw2314]

Sorry about your mom. I lost my mom a year ago. I still have tears a year later.

[@MrSimyou]

Love this part two of the X2D review. So much information on its features and good to know your opinion of how this camera and the new lenses perform in actual use. Thanks for sharing how the RAW files respond to Lightroom edits. Keep up the great work, Bobby!

[@btonelli]

Thank you 🙏🙏

[@ddoleiden]

I hope you’re doing well now. Thank you for putting the effort into these reviews for us. They’ve been very helpful with my buying decision.

[@btonelli]

I am thanks. Glad these videos helped 🙏

[@PhotoCalligraphy]

My condolences Bobby 🙏 Big fan of your videos. Keep them coming.

[@btonelli]

Thank you! 🙏

[@sithbk0075]

Finally got to watch part two. Firstly, my condolences to you and your family for your loss. Much prayers and aloha to you. Thank you for your videos, they helped and guided me to select the cameras I wanted. So letting you know that all your hard work does help people like me to try Leica SL2s and paired with 24-70/2.8 and 90-280/2.8-4. Yes it broke my bank but i enjoyed the Leica system. I might get Q3 but after watching Hasselblad X2D 100c but I’ll need to sell my Fuji GFX100s & lens. Though I really liked 100s I just want to try X2D before I get too old. BTW, hope to see you join AP Studios soon. Really like it the last time you were on. Aloha from Hawaii 🌺🌺🌺

[@btonelli]

Thanks for watching and the kind words 🙏 I’m glad I was able to help you with the videos. All are great cameras and any of them is a good choice. While the GFX is more versatile in many ways, I’m just in love with the image quality and compactness of the X2D especially with the new lenses. 1 TB of internal storage is awesome to have as well

[@sithbk0075]

@@btonelli after seeing your photos from XD2 straight off the camera w minimal adjustments. Now I want one but since I sucked into the Leica world. XD2 will have to wait a bit but man, images do looked great 👍

[@kayreezy]

So sorry for your loss, Bobby. Thank you for part 2 of the video.

[@btonelli]

Thank you and glad you liked it

[@echike]

Sorry for your loss Bobby, glad you took some time away to focus on what really matters. Sending love and support 🤗

[@btonelli]

Thank you 🙏

[@RobertFalconer1967]

Really nice work with this camera, Bobby! Ya know, when one considers that the price of the X2D body in Canada is about $11,400, and the price of the M11 body in Canada is just over $12,000-and the X2D has IBIS (among many other advantages)-it really begs the question...

[@btonelli]

Thanks Robert. Yes when you consider the price and flexibility it does definitely impact the value of the M11

[@RobertFalconer1967]

@@btonelli How's the dampening and "feel" of the manual focus on those lenses when you clutch from auto to manual, if I may ask? Wondering how well they would work for zone focusing for street and travel (acknowledging, of course, that there's less DOF to work with in the first place on the larger format sensor).

[@btonelli]

@@RobertFalconer1967 manual focus actually works well. Responsive and accurate. Can do some zone if you want but yes depth of field will be slightly different

[@ChrisM-yq2pq]

That’s not how you buy a camera. You can also say there are tons of Leica mount lenses as well. I actually own the Hassy and have no Leica camera. You buy based on what you want to achieve

[@MichaelCarr-b2t]

Thanks for this comparison! I have the 38mm, now I'm getting the 55! And totally agree... continuous focusing feels like a must! Fingers crossed

[@btonelli]

Thanks for watching. All the best on the 55. Hard lens to find these days

[@edwardmadigor9906]

My condolences! Glad you’re able to come back to life since you’re the best of hosts.

[@btonelli]

Thank you 🙏

[@mariojaurbano951]

i am sorry for your loss. I really love every video you do. Keep it up

[@btonelli]

Thank you for the kind words

[@johnhjic2]

Hello Bobby, Thank you for that I have the X2D and just love the colours and images that I can get with this system. It is not the camera for every job but for the one it does it is amazing.

[@btonelli]

Thank you for watching. Yes it’s a special camera. Not for every type of photography but for the moments you need it, damn it shines

[@malcolmmacgregor1406]

Another excellent review - and very good to get some of your insights into Hasselblad colour science which is a very good reason for purchasing this camera. Thank you

[@btonelli]

Thanks Malcom appreciate it. Yes the color science really makes a significant difference

[@rizkytp]

My condolences. I just love your review among other camera youtube reviews, I hope you don't stop.

[@btonelli]

Thank you and thank you 🙏

[@jrt2792]

I'm a photographer too and my mother also passed away this May. I've loved the video.

[@btonelli]

My deepest condolences. Thank you for watching

[@davetv8171]

Very nice images and review. Sorry for your sudden loss and I appreciate all of your in depth reviews. I’ve followed them closely since your GFX/Hasselblad reviews. I previously had the Fuji system and loved it but had to sell it. I now have an X2D with the 55 2.5 v and I shoot that along side my Z8 for some events. It’s amazing what this single point AF camera can capture and it is such a different experience from anything else. But a very nice and capable one and it adds something to the images as you’ve shown here that makes you want to use it.

[@btonelli]

Thank you for the kind words. The Z8 and X2D are a great one two combo. Yes the camera is quite capable with just single point AF. Hoping for continuous AF soon :)

[@davetv8171]

@@btonelli so I’m guessing it only has single point 3fps? It’s definitely much different from the GFX so I’m still learning. I know in the menu, you can set the AF to continuous but not sure what it does. I heard they may add face detect to future firmware. Maybe that will implement real continuous AF?

[@btonelli]

@@davetv8171 yes it’s different than the GFX. The Fujifilm is designed to merge full frame tech with medium format. The X2D st this point in time is more like how we are used to MF, but I’m hoping with the phase detect system and updates they have mentioned we see more benefits on that department

[@davetv8171]

@@btonelli the internal SSD is superb. Can’t wait for another update.

[@btonelli]

@@davetv8171 agree. I love the 1TB SSD

[@krishnakumarnair-p9z]

sorry for your loss. and thanks for the analysis with picture reference.

[@btonelli]

Thank you and thanks for watching

[@Renzsu]

Sorry for your loss, beautiful images, you gel well with this camera!

[@btonelli]

Thanks 🙏

[@Photojouralist123]

Bobby my God!!! your pictures you took in Japan are. knock out! Gotta get one of those lens .

[@btonelli]

Thank you John! Means a lot coming from you

[@ChristianC-kx3ch]

Just a heads up to potential buyers: the photos from the Hasselblad X2D don't come out like the samples you see online. Expect underexposed, very dark images that need a lot of work in post. Learned this the hard way and wouldn't recommend buying based on my experience. Stick to cameras that deliver straight out of the box if you want to save time and frustration. Moved back to Leica M11 and couldn't be happier.

[@btonelli]

Hmm this statement isn’t necessarily accurate. Some can be but others come out exposed correctly. It’s based on the metering of the camera vs exposure

[@ChristianC-kx3ch]

@@btonelli Perhaps a camera at this price point that produces mostly underexposed, dark photos (besides the subject you focus on) is unacceptable. It makes some of the worst out-of-the-box photos I have ever seen. Leica M11 is not a fair comparison as it has no autofocus, yet the camera .jpg is way better. So unless someone has a specific use in mind and enjoys a lot of editing, this camera is not great. This is confirmed in your video, where each good photo has been edited in Lightroom. I bought it based on many raving reviews and regretted it dearly. It loses 30% of its value when you walk out of the store, so think twice before buying it. Leica M 11 is a way better all-round camera.

[@btonelli]

The way it meters is slightly different and this is also similar to Phase One. The files are designed to be pushed and pulled. I do understand your frustration as I also felt this when I first had the camera for testing only to learn from other photographers you have so much latitude in the files, even if the metering isn’t like full frame per say, you can get to where you want it to be.

[@JohnPDixonRealEstate]

I got the X2D and the 25V to start. Thanks for your videos, very informative.

[@btonelli]

@@JohnPDixonRealEstate enjoy!

[@gameshoes]

I now have the money to buy an X2D (well, sort of, I would have to put some things on hold to do so). But I'm waiting for the successor to the CFV-50c ii. I've been using the rear screen on my x1dii most of the time. That may be because moving the AF point just sucks through the viewfinder. Why Hasselblad didn't put in a thumbstick on the x2d is beyond me. They put a thumbstick on the handle accessory for the 907x... They know how to make a thumbstick and they chose not to put I on the x2d. I can't guarantee I would use the viewfinder more if there was a thumbstick. However, even before I got the x1dii, using the rear screen was making more sense with the modern camera. I hope that the 907x successor has a hot shoe (not a cold shoe accessory). If it doesn't, well, I may have to settle for the x2d! I don't use flash often but I do use them for the occasional portrait. Hope you were able to send your mother off well and celebrate her life with your family.

[@btonelli]

Thank you for the kind words. Yes I was able to see her one last time and now she is with my father. In terms of the focusing I understand. With firmware 2.0 I do find the movement of the focus box with the finger on the screen easier to do than previously and faster than the X1D II. I also wish there was a joystick, but I think HB wants to keep it minimal on the back as much as possible

[@dmystify1381]

we know it's coming,we just dont know when.

[@btonelli]

@@dmystify1381 haha let’s see. I think they are betting on the screen being better for focusing and based on the last firmware it’s actually faster now than before

[@pjono77]

Sorry for your loss. My understanding is that if one brings images into Lightroom Room first and not using Phocus Hasselblad's Natural Colour Solution will not be optimised. Have you any idea if this is the case? Great video and I love my X2D.

[@btonelli]

Thank you. I didn’t notice any of that as the camera profiles are in Lightroom so the colors etc looked the same as Phocus.

[@GOKULLRAW]

I like this video of yours the most. Beautiful beautiful photos, post manipulation & review.

[@btonelli]

Thank you. It was months of prep to get to this point. Most brands won’t give this luxury of time with their products. Hasselblad was really kind to allow me time with the system

[@GOKULLRAW]

I got this camera with the 38mm & the 35-75mm zoom few days ago. Haven’t used it yet while I’m trying to get familiar with the Phocus software.

[@btonelli]

@@GOKULLRAWI found LR to handle the files quite well. I tried Phocus but the workflow is a bit slower.

[@maninoroozi3456]

If you had the choice between 55mm and 38mm for portrait, landscape, and street photography, which lens would you pick to start?

[@btonelli]

55mm as it’s close to 35mm in full frame

[@theartofphotography]

Really nice images Bobby!

[@btonelli]

Thanks Ted!

[@TheLostKuma]

The best channel and reviewer. Condolences for your loss

[@btonelli]

Thank you 🙏

[@SeanLuc_Photo]

My condolences to you for the loss of your mum 😢. Good review and information, also good to know that Hassy included the crops with the new firmware. The X1D is my everyday carry and I shoot in the 6x6 format, yes I do lose 17MP but I am displaying them on social and in small print for personal pleasure. When I am ready to upgrade it will be pleasing to know I will still have my 6x6 crop.

[@btonelli]

Thank you 🙏 Yes I like how they implemented the crops. For me helps with Instagram’s 4x5 crop quite a bit

[@atapourhassan7442]

It is not 6x6 like old V system. It is 4.5x4.5 centimeters roughly.

[@jharrelphoto]

I can’t wait to own this camera. I have so many film cameras from 35mm, 120, 4x5 and 8x10. I decided to sell everything and move to this as my personal project camera. That and balancing everything with my z7ii I think this will be perfect. If you were to start with one lens for the x2d which would it be? I’m leaning towards the 38v since I usually shoot wider. But I do documentary style portraits also.

[@btonelli]

I’m with you. I would love to own this system some day. This was a decision I was having issues with making as well. To choose one is tough because they are both essential focal lengths. If you tend to shoot around the 28mm focal length for full frame more often than not then go 38v. The 55 is more of that 35mm to 40mm focal length. If I was based in areas with narrower streets and tight spaces 38v would be my go to. If I travel or live in bigger areas the 55 is a good option

[@jharrelphoto]

Thanks for the reply! I will most likely opt for the 38v. It looks like they are currently out of stock everywhere at the moment. So I may just order the 45p for now to get going. I definitely shoot more 28mm than 35mm when it comes to full frame. I do enjoy the 35mm focal length. But coming from using a Ricoh gr3 before it seems really natural to how I see things. @@btonelli

[@gordonkako]

Deepest condolences for your loss. Great video!

[@btonelli]

Thank you 🙏

[@gurugamer8632]

I do own the Leica M11 and Sony A7RV. I’m thinking to buy the X2D for travel and portraits how ever b&h photo have informed me it’s not recommended for that and it’s a studio and landscape camera now I’m not sure. The lens I would get are 38v + 90v. What you think I should do?

[@btonelli]

It’s not recommended for travel and portraits? I completely disagree. These images you see here are from trips to Japan and outside of Singapore and I took it to the US. For portraits it’s a a fantastic camera as well. The whole premise of the X2D is to take it outside of the studio. If you want portraits 90v is the way to go. Streets 55 or 38 are both fantastic

[@Gobekadam]

Great video as usual!! I had no idea that Hasselblad calibrates each camera, but with their emphasis on their color science, it makes a lot of sense! Also, although the compositions for the skin tone/camera comparisons were not equivalent, you can clearly see the graduality in the tones. I guess the devil is truly in the details. P.s., I would guess the camera in the first comparison (at Fushimi Inari Shrine) is a Fuji and the second one (the close up portraits) is a Panasonic; and please let me know if I guessed correctly 🤓

[@btonelli]

Thank you. Yes there is a lot that goes into this camera. Ahh can’t say which camera is which, as I don’t want to get into a versus situation. Lots of fanboys out there haha

[@rellaxum]

I'm not a pro photographer...but I like the art of photo and videos ...I hate/dislike or i don't like to much photo editing...if you have a great camera well then you don't need photo editing.... Hasselblad,Leica, Fuji,Nikon...or film based history brands;Kodak,Polaroid,Minolta,Rollei,Phaseone/mamyia...well that's that the art of image ... nowadays everyone is a pro photographer (weddings,events...) Thanks to AF,Ois,Ibis... and the AI ( With the AI the art of photo/video it's done...Reality is a past tense ...✅👍🤪

[@btonelli]

Editing has always been part of the process, dodging and burning, playing with exposures and cropping. Now we have more tools at our disposal. What made these cameras you mentioned great (and they are) were the people behind them knowing how and when to capture a moment that resonated with an audience. The tool’s definitely matter, but we shouldn’t take away from the talent of the photographer. Certain skills like understanding light, composition, eye for moments are still what makes photography so special. AI can do a lot, but AI needs a reference to create.

[@wiandryadiwasistio2062]

no offense but regardless of camera, one still needs to edit their photos. i know a great, no-need-to-edit-it photo straight out from the camera sounds nice but after years of shooting, i tell ya it’s too good to be true. that’s what we call ‘style’

[@balther1]

So good information, in a very informative way! Thank you! What lens would you choose to photographing sculptures? I am a artist, and straight lines are important in the photo process of my works.

[@btonelli]

Thank you. I would say depends on your side of sculptors. If they are quite large you may want something lighter like the 38mm to get everything in frame but if they are small the 55 is good too. Most lenses are well corrected but there will be some slight vignetting wide open. It’s not something that bothers me much but I’m guessing you will be stopping down on the aperture to get everything in focus which will alleviate that.

[@richardgollar6300]

I’m going to buy this camera in the 50mp version. Have you been able to compare the 100 vs the 50 on quality of image. Naturally the 100 mp is going to be better but is it crazy better to where I will regret getting the 50mp?

[@btonelli]

I have a couple thoughts on this. The X1D and X1D II are fine cameras and the image quality is good. Price is also far more attractive than the X2D. Things to consider. Out of warranty costs which can go up into the thousands. That savings you have now can add it up if something goes wrong. These cameras while producing good image quality are much slower with not as good battery life. Only get if you are getting a fantastic deal and you have the funds for repair if it needs.

[@danielevenga7191]

Very sorry for your loss. Very good review for this absolutely impressive system. I am with Canon full frame reflex system now and in the passage to mirrorless system I am evaluating different systems, either to remain in Canon or to change and in the change maybe I would go for Hasselblad or for Fujifilm, I have to decide. Fujifilm medium format seems to be too heavy for me, Hasselblad with these three lenses seems to be really amazing. As usual there are pros and cons in all the choices.

[@btonelli]

Thank you 🙏 Yes the decision depends on your style of photography. The X series won’t be as fast as the Canon but produces the best in terms of color/image quality. The GFX is more versatile, still great Image quality but the camera plus lenses are quite large.

[@phelix920]

Condolences for your mother my brother. Great video. God bless and try to keep the strength

[@btonelli]

Thank you 🙏

[@markofischer5939]

Hey Bobby! Sincere condolences! Thanks a lot for the great videos on the X2D! I also just saw your review of the Leica Q3. If you could bring only one camera (X2D or Leica Q3) on a trip with landscape photography and some casual travel and family shots, which would you choose? I own an X1D II and am torn between upgrading to the X2D or getting the Leica Q3... You would help me a lot!! Thanks

[@btonelli]

Thanks for the kind words :) Ahh tough call. I had both with me on the the trip to Kyoto and they were the two cameras I used the most. The Q3 is the more compact and easy to travel with out of the two and with video and faster AF it’s kind of an all in one camera that is just easy to get along with. The X2D is definitely an improvement over the X1D II in so many ways that once you use it, you will be spoiled. The X2D’s image quality is just sublime and as good as the Q3 is, it can’t match the depth and richness of Medium format, especially from Hasselblad. The X2D you won’t need to worry about storage as 1TB will last you for a long time. However the X2D is slower when it comes to AF performance at this point, so if that is something that concerns you then something to think about. For me I found more keepers with the X2D as it’s a more methodical camera system that makes you concentrate on capturing the photo you want, as the Q is so quick and snappy, one can just snap away and have thousands of photos in a short time, but how many will you keep? It’s a really tough decision and if one had the means to afford both then that’s the best answer, but for most people, one camera will be it. Is it about image quality first and foremost or is it about versatility? That’s what it comes down to I feel. Btw the thumbnail for the SL2 Silver was taken with the X2D, to capture the depth and realism of the silver color the SL2 has :)

[@markofischer5939]

@@btonelli Thanks a lot! That's a really helpful response, especially around image quality. I would also assume that the X2D has the better ergonomics (I found the Q3 a bit fiddly when I held it in a store).

[@benoitpiret9065]

Just read about the rimware update. I noticed the Q3 light meetering happens within the crop lines. which is pretty cool. I wonder if HB does that too. so the exposured is metered depending on the cropped image

[@btonelli]

Interesting, never tried. I always assumed it was just a crop but should try that more and find out

[@JohnPDixonRealEstate]

So very sorry to hear about your Mom, I understand how this feels. Question, if you were given one as a gift would it be X2D or GFX 100s ii ?

[@btonelli]

Thanks for the kind words 🙏 I would take X2D. That would be an amazing gift

[@amigoc]

sorry for your loss. lovely pictures and colors!

[@btonelli]

Thank you 🙏

[@zoltankaparthy9095]

Bobby, yes, all you say is true. It is a great camera to hold, carry and shoot with and the colors are just amazing. HB has some good engineers. I love my Leica M9 with a vintage lens, Sonnar or Amotal, but this camera with the 55 trumps it. Sorry about your mom. Tell me you got the red gravy and Sunday gravy recipes.

[@btonelli]

Thanks for the kind words, didn’t get the gravy recipe but have the memories of her great cooking, and her secret to keeping cookies soft :) Yeah this camera is indeed special

[@bw2314]

Bobby which lens is your fav for the 65x24 pano format?

[@btonelli]

Hmm good question. Both are very good to be honest, it’s really about do you want more environmental shots that’s wider? If so then the 38. If you want a bit more pop when focusing on a subject that looks slightly more cinematic then 55.

[@bw2314]

@@btonelli would you choose the 90 or 28 over these 2 lenses? Cinematic look is my preference.

[@btonelli]

@@bw2314 I would love to try those lenses but since this series of videos it’s been hard to get in the lenses for review. Both look really good though

[@bw2314]

@@btonelli Bobby i saw a video on both, and they are both awwsome, however, no panos in the video. Leaf shutter pano combo is my fav plus the Hasselblad color science is a consensus with Leica trailing with the Q series except the Q2M which is exceptional but no pano format. Hope you have the 28 and 90 come your way soon. Love your panos!

[@merkin22]

Thanks for the couple of review videos on this. I'm a Nikon shooter (50 1.2 and 85 1.2 on the Z9 for wandering and portrait stuff) and have been toying with leaving my Z9 for my action and wildlife shooting (other lenses used obviously), lured as I am by (and your review hasn't helped LOL) the sheer beauty that comes out of a Hasselblad. I'm afraid to go handle a the X2D for fear I'll be selling one of my kidneys 20 minutes later to pay for entry into the system.

[@btonelli]

Haha welcome to my world reviewing these cameras haha. I’m always looking at kidney prices on eBay 😂😂Thanks for watching.

[@crispin8888]

Thank you for the review. I have the original X1D. Double temptation ...

[@btonelli]

Thanks for watching

[@phongnapatsukwat4683]

Nice explanation. Sorry about your family. Love Hasselblad color science. It is almost ready to share without any editing. Wonder why you haven't gotten 100k sub yet.

[@btonelli]

Thank you for watching. Hope to in time :)

[@ATvisual]

Hey Bobby can you compare images from Sony a1 and the Hasselblad X2D? I just checked in adobe bridge, images from a1 are also 16 bit🤔 I’m wondering if is worth it upgrading, thanks a bunch!🙏🏻

[@btonelli]

16 bit raw for Sony A1 is only for video recording externally. Photos are 14 bit. Hasselblad and Fujifilm are the only ones outside of Phase one doing 16 bit photos

[@ATvisual]

Hi Bobby, no I’m not talking about anything video related, I’m only talking about still photos. When I import raw images that I took with my Sony a1 into Adobe Bridge, under the “bit depth” column, it shows 16 bit.

[@yossishtekler7599]

Love to buy this camera but where is my problem/ few revues said on two problem that I can't have for this price( and money is not a problem for me) 1- is the pixel dad or on 2- the V lens is not locked and u can move it. one dealer will not take return or exchange, any one with a solution ?

[@dgoullet1]

For image quality, Leica sl2 or Hasselblad x2D thanks

[@btonelli]

X2D. Medium Format and 16 bit color will best full frame currently regardless of camera.

[@walkingmeditation61]

Did you make a print of any of the images you have in the video? Curious your thoughts

[@btonelli]

Not yet. Planning to but haven’t had the chance. I did print out a photo from the GFX100 a while back though and was amazed by the detail

[@walkingmeditation61]

the print is where the difference is@@btonelli

[@btonelli]

@@walkingmeditation61 I’m sure. If what I already see is on the screen is good print will be even more so

[@jialiangxu5363]

What a nice enjoyful moment going through this video. BTW, pls advise where to buy these two lens in Singapore？Thanks

[@btonelli]

Thank you! You can check with Cles Distribution or any of the big camera retailers: Cathay Photo, SLR Revolution etc.

[@fthprodphoto-video5357]

14:00 the sky and gras is the highest problem with every cmos sensor. While the Hassleblad retains better tonalities, I regret that the skies look too magenta and the greens a bit too dull too. It lacks the fine color separation of CCD even if CCD sensors have less dynamic range. It would be wonderful if the color tonalities looked spot on straight out of the camera. When you edited the blues and greens at 15:02, CCD files look like this straight out of the camera.

[@btonelli]

Agree CCD always had more preferred colors out of camera, but we are faced with CMOS now for at least the time being

[@RickMentore]

Your demo images are fantastic!

[@btonelli]

Thank you 🙏

[@andyvan5692]

great review, but a question, at 7:49 you comment on being able to read the 3Fr files in lightroom, which version do you refer to, as I have a H2F with the C F ii back (22MP) and Lightroom 5.7 and I can't open the FFF files, I had to download Flexcolor to convert these into TIFF to use them in lightroom, has something changed?, do you not need Flexcolor or Phocus anymore?

[@btonelli]

Thanks! I’m using Lightroom CC. Latest version. No issues at all.

[@EveryTongue]

I can’t believe you added those clouds 😂 Great video

[@btonelli]

Hahaha use AI when it’s needed

[@benoitpiret9065]

nice video again. I barely edit the HB files. which is why I love it. Has a film look OOC. The LR profile is now pretty close to Phocus. Though I read Phocus has a much more advanced processing of colors with a dynamic profile accross all exposures etc... I just wish LR released HB std profile on iPad.... :/

[@btonelli]

Agree on the iPad issue. Hopefully Adobe addresses that. Phocus is good but slow to work with I feel at this time. I did fine highlight recovery better in LR than Phocus which was surprising

[@benoitpiret9065]

@@btonelli yea I don’t like Phocus. Though for an art print I’d probably first edit in phocus and export to TIFF.

[@btonelli]

Same. For the important works I’ll go into Phocus first as well

[@jamesrichard-z6w]

Very difficult to lose a parent. May her memory be a blessing.

[@btonelli]

Thank you 🙏

[@PeterKoenig-s2l]

How do they work on a X1D II; pro and contra ?

[@btonelli]

Not sure. Never had the opportunity to try

[@EricGibaud]

Great video, but using LR instead of Focus you miss out at least 1 stop of shadow and highlight recovery

[@btonelli]

Thanks! Actually I found highlight recovery slightly better in LR vs Focus. I was surprised by this

[@EricGibaud]

@@btonelli I tested both when I got my 907x and checked some x2d Files some months ago, maybe latest LR version is now better

[@btonelli]

@@EricGibaud I think so. I did the same previously and saw better recovery. However recently I’ve seen some good performance from Lightroom.

[@junxia8119]

Wonder if there’s any difference between the results from post processing with Phocus and Lightroom

[@btonelli]

I found highlight recovery better in LR than Phocus. Colors are also now similar.

[@jean-claudemuller3199]

Phocus has better optical corrections, has also corrections for vintage Hasselblad lenses Phocus gives access to vintage V1 digital raw engine for softer portraits when required Phocus can convert RAW's to L* Hasselblad RGB color space that has much more dark tones ...

[@btonelli]

@@jean-claudemuller3199 Phocus has some benefits for sure, but the reality is, that it’s a slower app than LR and the improvements in LR recently have given me the tools I need for almost equal results.

[@philenforce]

Love your videos Bobby! A very unfair comparison, but I was wondering between the X2D and the Leica Q3, which one was the most "enjoyable" experience in your eyes (Enjoyable is very subjective)

[@btonelli]

Thanks for the kind words. Hmm tough decision..I would say X2D for the image quality, but the Q3 is just a faster system overall. Also less expensive. For me I have a love hate relationship with 28mm. Sometimes I like it other times I feel like I’m using an expensive cell phone.

[@philenforce]

@@btonelliI want to laugh as Hasselblad announced a compact 28mm prime today 😂

[@btonelli]

@@philenforce yeah where did that come from?? 😂 in the meantime no news on the 90mm

[@philenforce]

​@@btonelli yeah! but the 28mm is great, it pairs extremely well with the 55, dang it Bobby my heart is so conflicted hahaha

[@btonelli]

@@philenforce you and me both haha 😂

[@tangosix5779]

my condolences. interesting video. can you compare the x2d against the sl2s leica or leica systems? what system do you use personally?

[@btonelli]

Thank you 🙏 I look at them as different camera systems in a way. Full frame systems will have more versatility due to the nature of the system. Medium format isn’t designed for speed but pure image quality. (it’s definitely getting better but not quite to the level of full frame). When it comes to image quality medium format will surpass full frame in terms of color, depth and now with 100MP even detail. Full frame will be more versatile especially capturing faster moving subjects and also video capabilities I can look at comparing these cameras in the future, but personally I use both for different things.

[@reddychan9819]

sorry to hear that, and good to see you again

[@btonelli]

Thank you 🙏

[@cfrancis718]

Best video on YT.👍

[@btonelli]

Thank you

[@funtrain23]

Oh man, what a fantastic camera! And you are a really good photographer, as well! Why wouldn't it take videos, though?

[@btonelli]

Thank you 🙏 I think Hasselblad just wants to focus on photography which I’m fine with actually.

[@RANDassociatesinc]

I’m sorry, man. Welcome back.

[@btonelli]

@@RANDassociatesinc thanks 🙏

[@mauricerijnders3507]

Nice! Thanks 4 the review 👍🏼 One thing: Cinematic colors...? This is becoming such trendy word and doesn't apply to standard camera colors. In Movies they use color luts... Shooting very often flat files. So when mentioning Cinematic colors it means more often NOT straight from camera...

[@btonelli]

Thanks for watching. When I talk about cinematic colors I’m referring to the organic, soft, natural look with wider color gamut. Some camera systems can have a very digital, crunchy look out of camera with less reproduction of colors. Yes shooting in LOG is what most do but the base has to be there. For example shooting on a RED vs Sony will have a different color science to them. Which is better is up to the individual.

[@mauricerijnders3507]

@@btonelli Yeah, I use the word to. Just suddenly I started wondering 😀 What if they used the Game of Thrones LUT on a flat Sony file? Should the audience really see that? A friend of mine is a Dutch film maker who works a lot with Arri's and his experience is that the quality that comes out of latest 'consumer' affordable camera's is soooo close. "What if I made a total production on this thing. I don't think anybody would notice". Hey I am photographer (M shooter) so what do I know 🤷🏻‍♂

[@mauricerijnders3507]

@@btonelli BTW, Nothing about your qualities as a professional. I love your content and the natural way you present your show. You should be on TV 😎 When you left and started your own channel I followed you immediately. Just a general wondering on our vocabulary alla a don't follow the crowd without thinking 😂. Keep up the good work man 👍🏼

[@btonelli]

Thanks for the kind words. Actually that’s part of what I do here full time. I’m an actor, TV and event host :) This is a hobby that I enjoy and well? Will see where it goes. Thanks again

[@btonelli]

Yes consumer cameras are getting really good. I use the Z9 and it’s a beast. Does far more than I’ll ever need for video and with the right lenses could also look very cinematic

[@JohnPDixonRealEstate]

I do enjoy your videos. Please when you post photos, can you put black in the background. Our eyes travel to the white or the lightest part of the shot. Black will allow us to really see the image. Other than that you’re very good at producing videos. Thank you for the content. ALSO, so sorry to hear about your Mom, I know how it feels ❤️

[@btonelli]

Thanks for the kind words much appreciated. Will try that for the next series of videos, good point on the photo background

[@ehudsegev8942]

That’s was the best x2d you tube info! Thx for that & sorry for your loss. Hugs from Israel🩵

[@btonelli]

Thank you 🙏

[@bertagriese8282]

The Af speed difference IS significant. How can you not get that??

[@btonelli]

Based on what firmware? This video is before the latest one

[@greggomberg26]

Just curious if you are importing the 3F files directly into Lightroom or do you import the files first into Phocus and then import the fff files into Lightroom.

[@btonelli]

I do a bit of both. Mainly right into LR as there is the camera profile there. While Phocus is better for 3F files, the software is still a bit slow to work around

[@greggomberg26]

If the Kabuki style performer photos are imported straight into Lightroom then I would say there is no need to waste time in Phocus at all since those photos look amazing.

[@btonelli]

@@greggomberg26 yes they are

[@telemaq76]

if you want to enjoy the hasselblad natural solution, you need to import the 3Fr in phocus. you ll have the real colors, and phocus removes hot pixels if you have some in long exposure. And the FFF are half size than the 3F. Personaly i convert all my pictures with phocus from 3f to FFF then i import them in lightroom.

[@btonelli]

@@telemaq76 I've tested both ways and found that there is a slight difference with the way the colors are rendered, and while Phocus is better, the workflow is slower and the end results are almost negligible. Lightroom has done a better job as of late working with Hassy files and the easy of use and cloud storage makes it more ideal. However if there is an image I want to print, I'll work on it through Phocus first then import into LR or Photoshop.

[@gentleman0678]

Just saw and I had to watch it. You never disappoint with your reviews. The image output and the compactness has me wondering if I should trade my phase one for this for the compactness. If you had to pick between the phase one and this which would you pick?

[@btonelli]

Thank you 🙏 This really depends on your needs. Phase One has a lot of attributes especially for product photography. Focus stacking technology that no other camera has that I know of etc. the X2D to me is a good blend of many attributes of the P1 system in a smaller body but with a cropped sensor.

[@atapourhassan7442]

PHASEONE is much heavier and bigger, it has two batteries and the LCD is smaller.

[@AlvinBalsomi]

Please, which Profoto Air Remote TTL to buy for Hasselblad?

[@btonelli]

I don’t know. I didn’t use any flash with this setup

[@memcrew1]

The Nikon air remote is compatible with Hasselblad.

[@dialac1]

If I was to give you a critique or suggestion, I’ll really like if you leave your photos up much longer rather than quickly cutting back to yourself talking. At 1:21 , the photo of the deer and the landscape photo right after, I had to pause the video to admire the photos but if you left them much longer while talking in the background, we can continue listening to what you have to say while also admiring your great photos. Dont get me wrong. You’re a fit and good looking dude but your photography looks better and that’s what we are here for. No offense. Great video tho. I watched till the end. Just offering a good suggestion imo BTW, condolences on your mom’s passing. I know she’s looking down on you from above and proud.

[@btonelli]

Thanks for the feedback and condolences much appreciated. I understand what you mean at this point in the video. I try to keep my b roll / photos moving to what I’m saying in the beginning but also bring the photos back for longer views. Sometimes it works and sometimes not and I’ll take this feedback in for sure and amend in future videos. Thanks 🙏

[@susanrainey9694]

Excellent review!!! Liking and subscribing!

[@btonelli]

Thank you 🙏

[@winniduesseldorf]

I cannot afford the Swedish masterpeace X2D with 100 MP, but the predecessors go down in price ... Then a X1D II in combination with the 45 and the now - October 23, new introduced 28, will be realistic ...

[@btonelli]

True. I also wish I could afford this masterpiece as well

[@tomnorton8499]

If/when they put continuous focusing in they will need to include back button focusing.

[@btonelli]

Not really. That’s a personal preference. Plenty of pros don’t use that.

[@artistyvettemichele7250]

My deepest condolences, blessings to you and your family.

[@btonelli]

Thank you 🙏

[@RickMentore]

I wonder if someone can develop presets with Hasselblad like colors?

[@btonelli]

It maybe a bit challenging. Would be interesting to see someone try though

[@dgoullet1]

Images look great!

[@btonelli]

Thank you 🙏

[@mahdimanesh4221]

Will Check your Video tomorrow. I sold my two XCD lenses and put my X2D for sale - but I may give it a chance with the V lenses for portability. The 55 May be all I need? And an M11Mono 😂

[@btonelli]

55 is a solid lens. V lenses work well but the readout with the electronic shutter will mean only still subjects. Also can they resolve the 100MP? When I tried older V lenses on the X1D back in the day they were hit and miss.

[@mahdimanesh4221]

@@btonelli Thx man! Love the review and sorry to hear about your loss :-( This is always hard. I actually meant the new „V“ lenses and I am mainly emailing to leave the system because I do not see the 90 coming out and while I like the 1.9/80 and the 45P, I sold both and am now left with the body alone and ready to think what to do: switch to a Leica M11(Mono) or keep the X2D and just get a 38V and wait for the 90V. That said, I value portability and quality and the X system seems to deliver. However, the 80 was just too big and I did leave it at home more often than not and missed it then during my Venice trip for example…

[@btonelli]

@@mahdimanesh4221 thanks for watching and appreciate the condolences. I’m hearing the 90 is coming soon but don’t have a specific date. The new V lenses are awesome for optics and size. Much better than the previous XCD lenses in terms of weight besides the 45P

[@mahdimanesh4221]

@@btonelli September is my latest information. I hope they can make it but am not sure if I will keep the body as it should cover all my photography needs… but I feel I do not bring it along as often as I did bring my Fuji Xpro3… which does not have the same image quality at all but I did get more shots… difficult world 😅

[@btonelli]

@@mahdimanesh4221 I’ve found that it’s hard to find one body to do it all. Some just excel in areas better than others. The Xpro3 is a great daily camera. The X2D with the new V lenses can do well I feel but the AF speed May slow you down a bit. Hopefully the lens comes in September. However they are having a hard time restocking the 55 and 38 currently

[@stephenelliott7071]

Condolences on losing your Mother, I know from personal experience close family is more important than work - you just *have* to step back from work.

[@btonelli]

Thank you. Indeed family is everything

[@stephenelliott7071]

@@btonelli and not just family, your own personal well-being and general state of mind at a time of extreme stress and emotion. Having a heavy workload is simply not something that should be thrown into the mix too...Just take some time out (as you did) so no apologies are required. I really enjoyed the video too.

[@btonelli]

@@stephenelliott7071 thank you 🙏

[@MilmidStudios]

Sorry for your loss.

[@btonelli]

Thank you 🙏

[@rolandrickphotography]

Thanks for your great reviews. One thing, at 6:08, HNCS = Hasselblad Natural Colour Solution, it’s Solution, not Science 😉. Check it on their homepage. - Don’t worry, you are not alone, almost all other reviewers make the same mistake. From an engineer’s pov, solution is the correct terminology. The Swedish name it correct. Science leads to a solution and it’s the solution you can integrate into a product, not science. Science is the summary of all knowledge, tasks, activities and actions needed for creating a solution. You can’t implement science, but the results of it.

[@btonelli]

Thanks for pointing this out. Yes my mistake here on the term.

[@rolandrickphotography]

@@btonelli Please don’t take it personal. Nothing lingers longer than false informations, becoming urban legends. I just want to do my best to avoid that. As I said, almost all other popular channels make the same mistake. The „almost“ in the last sentence is because there is no 100% - but except for Hasselblad and may be Karl Taylor, all others I watched yet use the wrong term 😉

[@btonelli]

@@rolandrickphotography no prob. Not taking it personal at all. Was an honest mistake and as a reviewer I need to own that. All good

[@johnleebold8894]

Condolences thanks for the great review

[@btonelli]

Thank you and thanks for the kind words

[@flightforfight]

La verdad que no entiendo nada de hasselblad. Ponen escala de profundidad de campo en sus lentes y no ponen telémetro? De que sirve una escala de profundidad de campo sin telemetría?....

[@btonelli]

Prob more for those that want to zone focus in manual I guess or it’s there for aesthetics

[@nelsonclub7722]

For the love of all that is holy does anyone know when anyone can actually get the 90mm 2.5? - I have been waiting for 8 months now

[@btonelli]

I’ve heard soon.

[@phoenixvette]

I look at this camera as: $1000 for sensor $2000 for firmware and body $3000 for color science and bit depth $1000 for QC when you think about it giving you 16 bit perfect color, is that not worth the price of an entire second camera?

[@btonelli]

I love your reasoning. I would love to have only one haha. Maybe one day. Really miss photographing with this one.

[@fthprodphoto-video5357]

Sorry for your loss…😢

[@btonelli]

Thank you 🙏

[@TimofejNenarokov]

My condolences. Great review.

[@btonelli]

Thank you 🙏

[@paulmikaelpetersson432]

Thanks:)

[@btonelli]

Thanks for watching

[@TJVideoChannelUTube]

Hasselblad does not provide 16mm full frame equivalent focal length lenses. No F1.2 aperture lenses like Canon RF 85mm F1.2.

[@btonelli]

Medium format vs full frame. Different focal lengths at times

[@TJVideoChannelUTube]

@@btonelli Even for equivalent focal lengths and apertures as full frame, not comparable to wide angle lens of 16 mm and F1.2 aperture for portrait lenses.

[@sepsep2257]

the left camera was canon, right? 😁

[@btonelli]

Nope :)

[@ThomazMartinez]

These are edited images right? so what is the point about color rendition?

[@btonelli]

If you see the Lightroom portion you will see unedited and the process

[@ThomazMartinez]

@@btonelli ah yes sorry seen it, but still prefer that all images you show show as default and then your edit

[@colintraveller]

It's all fine well upselling that ultra expensive brand .. but imo you're not being critical .. of the lack of lenses that will appeal and attract potential buyers to that Brand [ If they can afford it ] At present there is no 600mm no 10mm or even 8mm WAL not even a Macro lense .. At present I see nothing from that brand that would make me switch , No point releasing an exceptional camera if they are not willing to issue lenses that covers all the bases .. And i never do portaits .. I do macro , LS , Avation , Shipping , Yachts , Wildlife

[@btonelli]

But there is a macro lens. The 120mm macro lens. I’m highlighting the new lenses here but there is an entire lineup of lenses. As far as 600mm no medium format has this yet.

[@colintraveller]

@@btonelli If there is an array then why isn't the YT Toggers pushing the boat out . to prove that expensive brand can do the job better .. from what i've seen on YT .. they are unwilling to venture outwith there comfort zone .

[@Slipsch]

The audio processing is too heavy, especially on the low end and lost the sparkle in your voice.

[@btonelli]

Unfortunately I had a number of birds and outside noises happening during recording for the outdoor bits

[@paulow1624]

Hey bro 🙏Can u pm the Geisha address.. I know it’s prohibited to geisha hunt .. I’m just taking pics from a distance if I’m in Kyoto

[@btonelli]

Hi. Unfortunately I’m not at liberty to share. Apologies but this was a promise I made.