Hasselblad 907X 50C: Three Camera Tests - Location to Print

[@damookie]

this has to be the absolute best photography review video on youtube, finally someone does it the right way, both the content and the video quality are superb. Thank you for taking the time and sharing this gem.

[@ianatkinson6367]

Very very kind. Thank you so much for you comments.

[@bronekkozka5185]

@@ianatkinson6367 totally agree with the above comment

[@tjmanou6422]

So refreshing to see and ACTUAL photographer with ACTUAL experience talking about gear and photography. So tired of seeing all of these kids channels, with a Sony, teaching you how to take photos and "secrets" of taking great photos etc LOL... . THANK YOU hope you make more videos.

[@alexanderkenney2338]

Finally! An actual proper real life honest practical no bullshit with integrity photography review. Thank you for spending the time to do this.

[@Taylor-Potts]

I’ve watched thousands of reviews over the years. This one is my favorite. Well done.

[@Mattje8]

Thank god I found this. This is possibly the single best camera review I have ever seen. I had almost written off this camera but now I see that what other reviewers were saying was, essentially, “it’s not my DSLR” (or mirror less same same equivalent). I don’t want a DSLR. I’ve got a perfectly ordinary Nikon. I want something that makes me learn and makes me think.

[@andriivaskovets5438]

At last!!!! Real review as done by real photographer with experience, knowledge and vision! Thank you so much!

[@ianatkinson6367]

Very Kind Thanks Ian

[@nickdattner8680]

Easily the best review of this camera available. I was particularly delighted in relating the performance to a print. I can’t see the point in photography without printing. I so want one.

[@joseftornick9964]

Very well done, not too much talking, right to the point, and informative! Kudos

[@ianatkinson6367]

Thanks Ian

[@malcolmxedmonds]

Thanks Ian a lovely thoughtful comparison and a refreshing break from the usual YT reviews. Really wanted to see how this would work on the V series Haselblads. Now you’ve opened my horizons to Rodenstock lenses as well!!

[@lensman5762]

It is reassuring to see that high end equipment deliver as promised. They cost a huge amount of money, so expectations are high. Would Ansel Adams use a digital Hasselblad if he were alive? The answer is absolutely, but I doubt if he would have been amused at all with all the Image creation software that have now accompanied the digital bandwagon. Great presentation.

[@boxkam]

This is the best photography review I've ever seen, Real photographer.... Thank you Ian.....

[@linhofstudio7104]

Thank You so much for the kind comments. Here at Linhof Studio we were so pleased Ian was available to happy to do this .

[@davidhammant]

What a very informative and practical, meaningful review. Puts the others to shame. Well done!

[@cavalliphoto]

Wonderfull review. The re is a loro fa people teaching in web but a lot of them are only “product influencer “ this is a real review by someone Who know the work!!!!

[@henrypell-johnson4584]

Awesome video & Review. Simply fantastic.

[@Goriza]

very nice videos

[@winedemonium]

Beautifully done in every respect. Would be great to see Ian doing some further videos - perhaps another shoot where he talks about what he is looking for and the choices he makes and why.

[@ianatkinson6367]

Thanks Linden, you never know. I'd like to do more but it was a lot of work. Best Ian

[@Tonkybro3]

What a great thorough review. Can't wait to get my hands on the 907x!!

[@paulpapadimitriou]

What a wonderful review, thank you for sharing your thoughts with all of us.

[@ianatkinson6367]

Very Kind thank you. Ian

[@Photoshop240117]

could not agree more

[@cfagil]

Watched the video the second time still found it most informative and enjoyed to watch. Great to see a professional photographer sharing his experience. Love to see more.

[@jllanesphoto]

Thank you Sir for this incredible review. I love shooting the Hasselblad. Will definitely buy the the 907X. Stay safe.

[@d.c.sheets2592]

Great review. I especially loved the direct comparison between the 3 different lenses--very insightful! Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video.

[@ianatkinson6367]

You are very welcome, and thanks for the kind comments. Best Ian

[@tor2919]

Best camera review on KZbin

[@wisruteb]

Thank you! This is probably the most interesting 907X review out there!

[@KenHutchins]

A terrific review and comparison with three different cameras, and one Digital back. I also enjoyed seeing the images printed in full size. With my X1D II, I printed several full resolution prints earlier this year, just to see what they would look like. I also used the XPAN in camera crop to get a "panorama" view.

[@ianatkinson6367]

Thanks Kenneth, glad you enjoyed it. It is quite amazing the size and quality we can make prints. Best Ian

[@IAmJames]

Thank you for putting together such a thoughtful review of the 907.

[@CymruRJW]

Brilliant, the sort of review that one can only summise about, but this is done in real time with real equipement. Interesting how well the 500 series did so well with a lens not designed for digital. I would love a 907X. Bravo Ian. Lets see some more content.

[@bjornjohansson1068]

The best review I ever seen. This is a raw model for how it should be done. Tank you!

[@rogerhyland8283]

Great comparisons. Incredibly versatile digital back.

[@CarmineGroe]

Very nice review. Thank you!!

[@pablovi77]

Wow, that Rodenstock lens is amazing, it resolves a lot of detail.

[@ArguelloFlores]

I enjoyed watching this video. Fair way to do a comparison. Thank you for sharing this work.

[@jimfryer]

I proper review by a proper working photographer. What a nice change.

[@hasselbladexpert]

Thank you for your sharing your nice experiences

[@alexandrossarrigeorgiou613]

Excellent review ,well thought out and shot,appreciate the discussion on actual prints. Thank you

[@ianatkinson6367]

Thanks, not enough discussion on how cameras and lenses render on print, all seems to get lost in edge sharpness these days. Glad you liked it. Cheers Ian

[@hannesfriesenegger8819]

Thank your for your Video and initial thoughts. Just ordered mine.

[@kevinhall6917]

Excellent job, Ian! A quality presentation. Well done! I've been thinking about buying a Hasselblad recently from the (excellent) Linhoff Studios in Southend, and this has proved very timely. Class content!

[@ianatkinson6367]

Cheers Kevin, Let me know how you get on with it. Best Ian

[@vedimido]

you're perfect, dude!!!! I love your review!!! from pro for pros! super concise, straight to the relevant points and very very clear! Also, great picture!!!

[@ianatkinson6367]

Thank you so much for your kind comments. Best Ian

[@oneohfive6584]

It’s nice to see I’m not the only one who likes glass with character. Having worked with 503cw’s, the CFE 120mm Makro is still my favourite lens ever. I use Canon now, but with their mirrorless options getting close to the 907x, I am tempted to switch….

[@adamklein4439]

Really enjoyed this series. Thanks Linhof Studios.

[@Super.Quasar]

Ian, thank you for an exceptionally good video. It was superb. Your ability to communicate is very rewarding for the viewer and to me it's inspirational. Fabulous and I hope you set up your own channel and do many more. Gary.

[@linhofstudio7104]

Many thanks for your kind comments. We would all love the time to produce more like this but sadly it may well be one of the only advantages of the last years events that gave us the time to do it !

[@Abarise]

this has convinced me to purchase, thank you

[@isaacdiggs2525]

Informative, engaging, comprehensive, intelligent....THANK YOU.

[@haroldrobinson4849]

Beautiful! Production quality is gorgeous! Nice to get a peek into a professional's process. I hope you do more reviews!

[@ianatkinson6367]

Thanks Harold.

[@klausmoritzpeitzsch690]

Excellent review, especially comparing the prints. Thank you very much!

[@ianstewart9153]

Helpful video, thank you. 🙏 And great job for your first KZbin video. Congratulations to you and your team. 👏

[@ianatkinson6367]

Very kind thanks Ian

[@derHörer]

Great video. Really interesting.

[@paulclose3426]

Excellent ‘first outing’ on the other side of the camera! That back really has caught my eye and I think this shows off really well how good it is to slow down on a shoot. The current trend of 20fps ‘spray and pray’ is not my way of working and this feels almost as good as running a roll of Provia through an A12 back. The only thing missing with the digital back is the dark slide... but at least you can’t lose it ;-) Look forward to your next production.

[@ianatkinson6367]

but at least you can’t lose it ;-) or bend it in your back pocket!! Thanks for your comments. Best Ian

[@daniel2309]

Great job!

[@mawavoy]

Great, very well done!

[@AnilPatel-tu2qj]

Good review Ian, it made me go buy the 907X

[@ianatkinson6367]

That's great hope you enjoy it. Best Ian

[@andyvan5692]

by the way this statement @ 2:59 is correct, that the xcd lens is the smallest format system, as ALL xcd systems are 6 x 4.5 cm in size !! - only the original V & H systems are 6 x 6 cm ! this is also why the new body has an X in the name!!-even though it fits V system bodies, but the CAMERA end, is 6 X 4.5 cm image circle (the distance from sensor/ film plane to lens mount is so small; in the V / H systems there is a mirror mechanics to account for, so lenses are designed to focus at different distance).

[@ianatkinson6367]

I have no idea what the image circle of the XCD lenses are other than they cover the 43 x 32mm sensor. If they cover 6cm circle I would be surprised, if they do it would suggest that they are considering a full frame 6x6.45 (53x40. 120 film is 6cm wide but there is a rebate which makes 53mm full frame) back in this system, which I would doubt due the increased costs! I think the xcd wide lenses are similar to my wide Rodenstock's which retro focus, i.e a 50mm at infinity wouldn't be 50mm from the nodal point, but closer due to being mirrorless.

[@john_murch]

Wonderful presentation style and review. Thanks for this!

[@josephschimmer302]

What a joy! Would love to see more of you - an subscribed immediately!

[@LeifEliasson]

Great and realistic review Well done

[@hettyandmaggiespinone4893]

Great video

[@StudioJosiasGob]

First review? It was very interesting. Thank you for this test, it gives me more info.

[@peterleix]

thanks for doing such a detailed review, I trained on 503's with film and digital backs 15-20 years ago and always loved the transparencies the 503 camera and lenses made on 2 1/4. I primarily work as a cinematographer now and have been considering this camera for my still image work and was curious how this back/camera would perform across the different Hasselbads and lenses I'm considering so it was nice to see this demonstration from in the field to an actual print. I really enjoyed your personal photographs in the beginning as well. I tried the fuji gfx system and liked it but the 50r didn't feel different enough from the full-frame digital cameras I have to warrant the cost so maybe it's time to try this camera!

[@Mojave511]

Very well done and thoughtful review from a knowledgeable professional.

[@AshishGurbani]

Hello.. This was a great review and really gave me the clarity I was looking for. Thank you.

[@linhofstudio7104]

Glad it was helpful!

[@baharam98]

Hi Ian! Great review. I really enjoyed your style. Thank you.

[@DevinMack]

Love your approach and congrats to getting in front of the camera! Keep LIVIN”#dfunlife

[@tomasguima23]

Thank you for this great video! min 05:23 - what a beautiful line-up

[@catherinejoanpiazza420]

Wonderfully done. You did a great job with this review and your presentation was very nice.

[@eliedelorme9945]

Good review of 3 different lenses !

[@johnhooks9401]

Awesome! You're a natural!

[@fors2345]

Fantastic review, thanks very much.

[@AndrewButlerPhoto]

Great video, thank you!

[@TerlinguaBBNP]

Absolutely wonderful review!

[@baker2niner]

Nicely done. The idea that I can take my dormant pelican of HB gear and bridge at reasonable cost to modern AF lenses is very attractive. I wonder if the XCD lenses have image circles that cover a 6x6 sensor? It might show HBs sensor plan? I'd love to keep the 38mm SWC shooting shooting superwide. Long live V System!

[@richardmaysey8434]

Cracking review Ian, some nice kit you have these days and I bet you will be keeping that one somehow for sure.

[@ianatkinson6367]

Cheers Rich, enjoying your landscapes. keep em coming. Best Ian

[@norberth5513]

What a lovely Video you Made!

[@NRecob]

Ian, I'm a little late seeing your wonderful review but thank you. I'm buying a 907X 50C later today--it's too gorgeous top pass up!

[@linhofstudio7104]

Good choice!

[@KCYT2010]

Well done sir. A very useful review. It's interesting to see the warm color balance with the Zeiss and Rodenstock lenses. I assume this is due to the lens coating and the 907X / Phocus portraying a neutral rendition.

[@iangillett1817]

Really enjoyed the video. Great photograph and superb explanation all the way through. More please!

[@ianatkinson6367]

Very kind thanks Ian. I'd like to do more but it was a lot of work, both in shooting and editing. It would also need to be the right kit. Thanks again, Ian

[@iangillett1817]

@@ianatkinson6367 Thank you for the reply. I bought a CFV 16 many years ago - my most expensive single photography purchase. I was somewhat disappointed with the performance first of all, suspecting that it was not focussing on the sensor properly but assumed it was me. I took advantage of a Hasselblad 'offer' to get my camera equipment checked out resulting in extra cost due to a scratch on the sensor (no idea how that happened) and lenses needing to be serviced. It was touch-and-go whether I would sell off the equipment and cut my losses but I decided to go for the service and restore my equipment. In another check-up I found that my sensor had mound growing underneath the filter - once again no idea how that happened. When I retired I hoped to be able to buy a CFV 50 back but my lump sum did not come through while they were on offer, and then they were discontinued! Hoping to cash in on a further injection of cash following my wife's retirement I was hoping to get the 'new' back but that took so long to come out that I have spent the money elsewhere. I looked at the X-Series when it came out and was tempted but I have so much invested in Canon and Panasonic digital systems that it did not make sense. The reviews I have seen of the 907X 50C (including yours) have once again piqued my interest. Maybe one day! Best Wishes for a Happy Christmas (whatever you are able to do) and a Safe New Year.

[@ianatkinson6367]

@@iangillett1817 It sounds like you have been on quite a journey. There was a bit in the film which I cut short where I talk about cutting out the last 10 years of digital purchases. I have no doubt if I was not in the same position as yourself that I would definitely buy in to this system and would love to still own my original Linhof Technikardan and Hasselblad system. Good luck with whatever you decide and hope you too have a good Christmas. best Ian

[@iangillett1817]

@@ianatkinson6367 Thank you so much for taking the time out to reply to my ramblings. My Very Best Wishes Ian

[@MarcAdesso]

Nice video! I'd be interested to see how prints with the digital back compare to prints made with the same cameras using film backs.

[@idamelin]

Thank you!!!

[@goldfinch2283]

Very nice review from a pro photographer! Thanks for posting this video! Best wishes for the coming year 🥂

[@ianatkinson6367]

Very Kind Thanks, Best Ian

[@stranstudio]

Great images and a great job for your first time on camera! :)

[@davidhawley220]

Great video - thanks

[@ianatkinson6367]

Cheers. Ian

[@AlejandroGonzalez-AGS]

Very nice review...you did very well for the first time! I like the simplistic approach to the comparative view of the three cameras. I have the 503CW and look forward to get sometime soon the 907X 50c kit. Also I have a Chamonix 45H1 and are looking for a “V” back plate to be able to use the 50c digital back. Well done Ian, thank you! Be safe...Cheers.

[@ianatkinson6367]

Very kind thank you . Best Ian

[@linhofstudio7104]

Hello Alejandro , thank you for your kind comments. Linhof Studio have several V fit adaptor solutions which may be of interest? Please just email [e-mail] for further information.

[@MrFuckoff06]

Well done !!!

[@andrewporfyri559]

Great detailed & informative review - one of the best camera reviews I've seen on the 907X. You should do more of them. I was sitting on the fence with this camera but now I think you threw me over. Question - Is there some sort of material like glass protecting the sensor?

[@ianatkinson6367]

Thanks Andrew, I believe all mirrorless and medium format backs have a cover glass which is an integral part of the chip. I've been using these backs for over ten years and I've never had a problem with sensor damage. I don't think you need to be especially careful, just not abusive. I have been known to clean mine with my t-shirt. Best Ian

[@andrewporfyri559]

@@ianatkinson6367 Wow,that's comforting to know,Thank you

[@KenHutchins]

@@ianatkinson6367 I have a Nikon micro fiber cleaning "rag" that I acquired when I got a Nikon D80 about 13 years ago. Has it's own little pouch, and works wonderful on my CFV II (with the 907) and also on the X1D II that I also have. I have a 500 C/M with two film backs as my third camera.

[@vatanenj]

Would have been interesting to have also a FILM image with hasslblad 120 film back- Kodak Ektar 100 and blown up to one metre print....to count the grain, rather than pixels...

[@ianatkinson6367]

I did that once with a Leica M9 and M6. The result from scan to print weren't as good as from enlarger to print and the direct comparisons between the M9 print and M6 enlarger to print were very comparable in terms of detail and resolution. I suspect we would have seen similar results. You still can't beat a hand printed c-type from Neg. Unfortunately its not feasible with my current work.

[@patrikfager7796]

Such a superb video review!

[@keithdmaust1854]

Heads up - my audio levels seemed to bounce around a bit. I have CPTSD and at one point the volume jump actually startled me. Other than that, it was a very enjoyable and commendable first time review. Sub.

[@LarsTernes]

The colour difference between the lenses would be interesting also thank you for the video!

[@ianatkinson6367]

I think you would need to take an image of a colour card in a studio environment to really compare, I don't think that there was a discernible difference in the colour reproduction of any of the system lenses when I tested them. Best Ian

[@GaetanDellaPietra]

Excellent work, I pleasure to listen to :-)

[@Dejavuphoto]

Thank you, very useful review.

[@Oculus729]

Great video.

[@julioestebanperezescudero6246]

I think that the softness experienced with the Hasselblad And the 50 mm lens has to do with the alignment from the actual plane of focus on the digital back and the one shown on the focusing screen. Maybe using live view on the do foral back would have been a better option in establishing correct focus. Thanks for sharing!

[@ChesterHooper]

Do you have a video explaining how to use the digital back with 907 the extension converter and a V series lens?

[@MrAliveFive]

What a wonderful review, from a pro photographer’s perspective! You have a natural talent for video too. Would you mind sharing what sensor cleaning fluid you use?

[@ianatkinson6367]

Thanks Jan for your kind comments, I use the Phaseone solution kit.

[@ianatkinson6367]

@KWC Coin You should be able to get it from any Phase dealer, not sure what Hasselblad use. I don't use one of the stick variety that I use with my 35mm mirrorless, its just solution and a piece of specialist tissue and a piece of plastic cut to the sensor size.

[@mauricerijnders3507]

Good review! Thnx 👍🏼✨

[@mpberger74]

Thank you for this professional, calm and unagitated review which I really enjoyed watching! I would certainly enjoy more reviews from your side. May I ask which Arca-Swiss Plate you used for the 907x (that small blue one I saw at 4:10 onwards)? I'm having a hard time finding one that avoids direct metal to metal contact between the plate and the very narrow space at the bottom of the 907X, as practically all of the available plates are not fully covered with rubber (only with small rubber pads). Thank you for your effort and have a nice Christmas!

[@ianatkinson6367]

Hi, They are Novaflex plates, which do have a rubber inserts. I also use a Smartflex l bracket but they are super expensive, but probably one of the best pieces of kit I've ever bought. Best Ian

[@mpberger74]

@@ianatkinson6367 Thanks for the info! Stay safe and healthy!

[@chrisquyen]

This is such a beautifully shot review! Very informative and love the story through it. Just wanted to know how many batteries you took on location? Just bought this camera and worried about the battery life.

[@inchbyinch7759]

👏👏👏👏👏 thank you for an interesting review as I’m lookin for excuses not to buy but once again let down 😂 thanks

[@ramarren]

Brilliant! I liked your approach to the test and the way you used prints as the comparison medium. That is, in the end, what is most important to me about a camera's performance: what kind of prints can I expect? Great stuff!

[@ianatkinson6367]

Very Kind, thanks for your comments. Best Ian

[@ramarren]

@@ianatkinson6367 I was thinking of your testing again this morning since I just pulled out my Distagon C 50mm f/4 T* lens to use on the 500CM. This is the same lens you used in your comparison testing ... It's the oldest version of the Distagon 50mm available for the V system cameras, mine was made in 1973. I wonder how different the results would be if you had compared using the Distagon CF 50mm f/4 FLE, the modern version of this lens for the V system. It's a thought ... I like my old Distagon 50, but I know that the more modern version likely out-performs it handily. :)

[@ianatkinson6367]

@@ramarren I'm going back along way but if I remember the C lenses weren't multi coated or had different coatings to the CF. I did quite a bit of work about 10 years ago with a 40 CF on a Phaseone P45 so similar resolution and it produced some stunning images (they are on my website www.ianatkinson.co India Tata trucks). Many photographers are discovering that those old lenses although not optically perfect, edge sharpness etc, have a look and feel that in some instances make a nice change to the clinical lenses we have today.

[@ramarren]

​@@ianatkinson6367 Zeiss started coating their lenses with the T* multicoating somewhere around 1970-1971. Most Hasselblad lenses post that date have T* coatings, and are marked as such on the lens bezel, whether C or CF. My Distagon 50mm is a T* lens, but it doesn't image the same as the later Distagon 50 and 50 FLE due to a optical refinements. My thought was simply: I wonder what the more current V system lenses of similar focal length would perform like compared to the XCD and Rodenstock. The lovely imaging of some of these old lenses does not preclude their ability to also be very very sharp performers. I made an exposure of the quarter Moon with my 1967 Sonnar 150 the other day (pre-T*) ... the Moon is a tiny, tiny disk on the sensor in the full frame (flic.kr/p/2kjkLiW) but cropped down to just the Moon, you can see that there is a remarkable amount of detail there anyway... flic.kr/p/2kjq5vD. Fun stuff. I enjoyed your review a lot, watched it again. It is interesting and insightful. Thank you!

[@NickGuttridge]

Excellent review, shame I just bought a different system!

[@ianatkinson6367]

Hi Nick, I think we met many years ago when I was a Architectural Photographer. Hope you are well. Ian

[@NickGuttridge]

@@ianatkinson6367 Yes, I think I have distant memories of you coming to my council flat in St John's Wood? Congrats with your work.

[@ianatkinson6367]

@@NickGuttridge Thanks, both of our memories must be quite good as it must be nearly 20 years ago. Best Ian

[@linhofstudio7104]

Hi Nick - thanks for the feedback :-)

[@naduncan100]

Many thanks for your review I just received my 907X 2 weeks ago with 45P lens and I was very interested to see your comments on attaching to Linhof which I also have now I know I need to get the adaptor. Can you recommend the adaptor to use? Many thanks in advance.

[@krishnansrinivasan830]

Nice & Thanks :)

[@ianatkinson6367]

Cheers, Ian