Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C Digital Back | It's a beauty

[@oliverdecker1930]

If there was one camera which would fit your style and personality: this has to be the one. It has your name written all over it! Love the simplicity! Wonderful! ❤

[@ThomasRaskPhoto]

I'm from Sweden! Can not think of a better person to send this camera to than you Adam. Great presentation of the camera.

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Thanks, Thomas!

[@tudora5498]

Lovely to see this camera in your hands!

[@blender_wiki]

Than for your video, you just remove the last doubts i had in my mind and i ordered this great camera. Thank for you work.

[@thomasphillips5850]

Great Adam, what a nice kit. You make me want to sell my stuff and go after it. I saw the histogram, that's positive. I like the minimal operation. Using the tilting back wouldn't bother me at all. I used a 500 and 501 in my wedding work loved them. The Hassey products are superb, so prices are not shocking. The end result is there, I always felt you would be unstoppable with Hassey system. Great video & images, thank

[@Marks.wildlifephotography]

Beautiful raw photos and i love the simple design. I can only dream… Thanks for the video

[@iamqqu]

Downloaded the raw files, really great work Adam!! This camera is truly made for photography

[@thom5255]

Your pictures are absolutely gorgeous!!!! Fantastic well done👍🏻

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Thank you so much!

[@rickdeckardbladerunner2049]

​@@QuietLightPhotoAre the photos worthy of $8,000?

[@zigatretjak75]

If I ever win the jackpot - it will be my first purchase and I'll never look at another camera ever.😊

[@QuietLightPhoto]

👍😆

[@cbphoto87]

I just got the X2D and it’s blowing me away. I don’t even want to edit my photos anymore.

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Good to hear

[@blender_wiki]

How it should be.

[@bettinabauch6688]

Many thanks Adam, for sharing the original raw files. Much appreciated :-)

[@eltinjones4542]

This camera fits two requirements for me No video functions and no evf Because I suffered a recent eye stroke in my right eye, I mainly use the digital screen at the back of my camera However the main drawback is that I could upgrade my car or put the money to better use for the price of said camera 😱 However an interesting video Adam 📷👍

[@nostaticatall]

Cool! I'm looking forward to having a look at these files (and seeing how much my computer protests at the size of them). lol. Thank you so much for sharing these images with us!

[@rhodesia1578]

Great episode Adam and what a beautiful piece of kit .. a hand made camera designed for purpose made landscape photography without all those unnecessary features found in all these modern today’s models . That’s a camera that real serious photographers would definitely go for .. including myself… love it ! I hope to see you from now on with that great machine taking brilliant photos soon , stay well .

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Absolutely

[@Leffe49]

Wow, you out testing a Hasselblad! It´s a beauty indeed together with the 907X, but since it´s in the same price tag as the X2D 100C, I would have prefer that one instead. I know you are sticking to your Fuji, but I wish I was younger and could afford a 100 mp Camera. Have to stick with my CFV-50c for the rest of my life. But that´s no probs. 😜

[@TheLDunn1]

I find lenses inspire me to get out and shoot more than camera bodies. Maybe this is because I enjoy using old manual lenses, and often read/watch/hear about an old manual lens review, then want to explore it myself more, to experience it first hand, and I look out for one on sale and usually get an example if I wait long enough. So, I now have a large collection of old but interesting manual focus lenses, and they inspire me to go and shoot with them to see why others think they are ‘special’. Having made that comment about lenses being inspiring, this hassy does have a strong pull just on its aesthetics. It looks gorgeous, & I can imagine that once it’s in the hand, you’d be compelled to go shoot with it. Not many camera bodies that I feel that way about.

[@QuietLightPhoto]

For sure it is a beautiful piece of kit.

[@gjp2930]

A truly exceptional camera. Reduced to the essentials, I like that. If I were to win the lottery at some point, I would probably get weak. Thanks for this video, Adam. Greetings from Bavaria, Germany! Gerd.

[@msmarji]

I have the 907x 50C on my ‘74 500 CM. I use a “Hoodman” type loupe to view digital back. I LOVE Hasselblad’s color science. I hope there is an option to purchase just the 100C back.

[@LandscapesDronescapes]

It’s a thing of beauty Adam.

[@duncanwallace7760]

Good to see you channeling Kai on the face detection test, they should all be done that way.

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Absolutely

[@richiebanez2822]

Nice bit of tech and good review Adam! For a £6k though I would buy a cheaper camera the spend the rest on a trip somewhere instead :)

[@Cyriljayant]

I had looked at two of your photos and they are amazing . Very impressive results and thank you for your share!!

[@QuietLightPhoto]

You're welcome

[@MrAlessandroq]

a camera dream 😍🥰🤤🤤

[@bryanswisshelm941]

All I could think about is what cameras can I part with to find fund one of these. What a gorgeous camera- nice balanced review BTW

[@wildbillgreen]

I lust for a HASSLEBLAD film camera. 100 mp files would melt my computer 😊

[@robertnystrom289]

Hi! I hate to ask the inevitable question- EVF aside, how do you find the raw files versus the GFX? I wonder how the Hasse lens compares with something similar in the GFX world? Thanks!

[@StevenBrooks346]

I was wondering the same thing.

[@eduardomenezes4924]

Me too

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Well, I really love the files from the Fuji cameras and I'll continue to use them. I wouldn't say that the Hasselblad colours are better but they appear to be spot on accurate. Bright colours do have a nice pop to them without being garish. Greens, which I find often hard to replicate accurately are spot on with the Hasselblad. With what I have shot so far the RAW files need very little work. At this point I only have the 55mm lens, but it is exceptional. I suspect all of the XCD lens line up are awesome but alas at this time I cant afford more lenses.

[@slavomirdzieciatkowski8811]

Love the Hasselblad (X1D/X2D). For me, it inspires and the build/file quality is light years above F's cheap feel, funny colors, baby buttons. Like you said, it's a tool but a good tool inspires a craftsman/woman to make their best work.

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Thanks for sharing

[@timbradburn3967]

A good summary, thanks Adam. I love the simplification of this machine as a photo-only camera, without all the buttons and a thousand menu lines that hide the functions you want. Good improvements on the 100C over the 50C, and a fascinating form-factor that would make this a collector item, but in the end I would consider the X2D instead, because I couldn't live without the EVF !

[@QuietLightPhoto]

My pleasure!

[@malcolmmacgregor6222]

Excellent review - I have always been intrigued by this camera and you bought it to life. Thank you

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Thanks!

[@Floydian1311]

Very nice and interesting video, Adam. I download the RAW files and they look nice from scratch, very natural. This camera is not for me, although it's a beauty in handling and concept.

[@davidherrington5735]

Great review Adam, dirt on sensors is a major issue, but again that is why we can utilize photoshop, lightroom or capture one. I loved the images and under perfect conditions this camera will excel where others give a good image. The natural color solution with Hasselblad is beyond compare and as you stated is a perfect starting point. Does and avid photographer need a camera like this, that’s the reason d’etre for the art of photography. The reason for owning this particular design is that it is backwards compatible with the V lenses for 500 series cameras and bodies. The lenses from that era were expensive and very good quality, so they will no longer sit on the shelf and the second hand market will have a field day raising the prices as demand starts to take over. All in all a wonderful camera that will appeal to photographers and not hybrid shooters. Again a great review from a photographers experience. Many thanks.

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Thanks, David!

[@TLM823]

Really love the images you shot, Adam! Wow! I would so love to win one because there's little hope I will ever be able to buy one! But if I could, this would be on my short list of medium formats. So appreciate all you contribute on your channel.

[@johnkasianowicz6536]

That’s a great point. I have 4 Leica cameras (M6 TTL film, and digital CL, M11, and SL2 bodies) and I think it will take a bit more time to remember the differences between the digital cameras. That said, I could see enjoying the struggle with the new Hassy.

[@esanford]

Great raw files

[@marcstaples9930]

Great video and I like the Raw files which I've downloaded and I'm now looking at. I need to definitely improve my IG followers status so that I can try and get tons of camera companies asking me to review their products FOC .... 😎😎😎

[@frankwhittemore9149]

Thank you for the review. The video was great, and very informative. Enjoy your videos very much. And love learning from you. Thank you very much.

[@QuietLightPhoto]

You are so welcome!

[@JohnDrummondPhoto]

I'm not the audience for this camera because poor. But I loved your images. I can always dream!

[@jonathanbush1936]

An excellent review of this beautiful camera, and thank you for sharing your wonderful images. I also love the simplicity of the design of this body and digital back. I do wonder, and maybe you answered this elsewhere in the comments, is there a sensor cleaning function? Since this does not have IBIS, I suspect not, but maybe you can confirm. Did you find, after further usage, that dust was a problem?

[@jonathanbush1936]

Okay, this was a bit of an "RTFM" question so I downloaded and read the manuals for both the X2D 100c and this camera and, surprisingly for the X2D anyway, the only instructions given for cleaning the sensor are by performing it manually with compressed air. I understand why the 907x/CFV 100c doesn't have this capability (not having IBIS), but I'm very surprised that the X2D (with IBIS) does not have this feature.

[@jeff8289]

Thanks Adam for a very helpful review. As it turns out, I'm in the process of turning in my Canon 5D IV and assorted lenses for a Hasselblad X1D II. As you state, weight is beginning to be a major factor as we get older. I still have all of my 500CM kit and all the lenses. It should be fun attaching them to the X1D. I drive a Volvo. Hmm. Swedish car, Swedish camera. Is there a pattern there?

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Glad it was helpful!

[@pimpingkek4947]

thank you. your channel answers the question i was wondering about. i have the 50 CFV on the 907x, it DOES have video funtion. I think my upgrade path will be the X2D. i like using old hasselblad camera's in combination, but it's not a feature i got to use often. i also like waist level photography. the x2d has image stabilization. that's the feature that's drawing me more into that camp.

[@QuietLightPhoto]

For sure, I hear the IS on the Hassy X2D is exceptional.

[@dougheizenrader2280]

Great video, Adam! And a wonderful camera for sure. Now, I understand this video is a bit of a Hasselblad plug (and that's fine), but I am curious how you feel about it compared to your GFX 100? If you were spending your own money on it, would it be worth the difference. And please understand, I'm not trying to denigrate one or cheerlead for the other, I'm curious in the relative value and output of two in many ways similar cameras. Thanks.

[@QuietLightPhoto]

If I already owned a number of Hasselblad lenses and film cameras then yes I would seriously consider the camera. In the next few weeks I'll be trying the back on a technical camera as well so that should be interesting. I guess for my uses I am really happy with the Fuji system. However I would seriously consider this camera or perhaps the X2D. So far the 907X has been a pleasure to use and I'll be using it in the future for various projects

[@altrujillo3566]

I enjoyed the video and would love to have one of these for myself some day! My impression after watching the video and having been a fan of your photography style, I wonder whether Hasselblad didn't have you in mind when they developed this camera! It has your name written all over it - excellent gear!

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Right on!

[@johncarnahan4067]

Great video Adam absolutely beautiful piece of equipment I also like the way it's just for photography and not video. The photos it produced look fantastic. As a professional photographer would it be worth buying over other camera brands that might have more specs for the same price

[@QuietLightPhoto]

I havent tried the X2D but I think either or would be a good choice. Hasselblad have always produced exceptional quality that is timeless and durable for any pro.

[@PrinceJvstin]

Looking directly down at the screen to compose would be such an odd switch for me. It would be like using a reflector telescope

[@robmacmillan8841]

Great video mate 🤙🏼 did they send Gav one to try 😂

[@blivieriphoto]

Lovely video Adam. The first part all I heard was "waah waah waah waah" (the techy stuff) 😆but it looks really cool. The in the field stuff was fun; great to see that place again. All in all a nice review. Would I love it? Hell yeah! Do I need it? Absolutely not. Will it make my photos better? Highly unlikely. 😂 Love the simple design. Your photos look awesome, as always. But then, I'm sure you could pull an award winning photo out of an old Kodak Instamatic and we'd all be drooling. Thanks for the video!

[@QuietLightPhoto]

How rude, wah, wah, wah, haha

[@blivieriphoto]

@@QuietLightPhoto My old brain couldn't handle all those numbers and letters. Sounded like morse code. haahaa

[@blivieriphoto]

@@QuietLightPhoto Like the teacher from Charlie Brown. haahaa

[@TL-xw6fh]

Great camera, but I'll continue to dream on about owning one.

[@34Media]

very cool mate , it looks great very jealous

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Thanks 👍

[@ChrisKoehn]

You're using a much smaller backpack with this camera. Not having to drag a 60-litre+ backpack out seems worth it to me!

[@elie231]

thx for the lovely review, very informative as usual. I have a question about the LCD screen on the back. I heard someone saying the photo rendering appears slightly different between CFV100C and X2D. Have you had a chance to compare the LCD screen on these 2 models? Are they identical or different?

[@QuietLightPhoto]

I'm not sure as I haven't had a chance to use the X2D, thanks!

[@Cyriljayant]

Very nice video. I just found found first news today about this New camera and had a look at it in the website. So I am glad I found this video on details... just after I had a good look at this camera on the BLAD website So this camera is on my list. I am a Hasselblad user and I bought my first Blad 203Fe 20 years ago. I am still using that camera on analog/ negative base. I look forwards to using that body on a Digital-Back and I understood CFV 100c could be used on Bad 203FE and my all lenses of FE series. I also own a Bald Xpan camera and seen there's an adaptor for Xpan lenses too. So this a bonus for me go for this camera.. What is your thoughts on my plan to use this on Hasselblad 203FE Body .. to your knowledge. It is of course bulk but I am photographer who do not concern about weight and I am used to heavy cameras. Thank you for this video and I ''ll have a look at your Raw photos and come back.

[@QuietLightPhoto]

The digital back should work flawlessly on your camera.

[@susanmeyer8885]

I was considering a Leica Q3 as my last ever camera, but they are impossible to find. (I need lighter gear as well). This beautiful camera is certainly worth considering. Thanks for your review

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Thanks!

[@stevemarson9665]

Always been tempted by Hasseblad but put off by the lack of zooms and longer focal lengths. What you gain in weight with the camera you lose by carrying a bag full of primes. I'll stick to Fuji GFX for now ..... similar image quality but with a great deal more flexibility.

[@stevekaschak9442]

I want to thank you Mr. Gibbs for forcing me to order one. 😅

[@QuietLightPhoto]

You're very welcome! haha

[@RedTick2]

Love your channel, the photos you take, and the videos you make. But I do NOT like that model. Hasselblad's can be quite beautiful but I would never want to relearn the ergonomics to shoot with something like that. Anyway I left a thumbs up, comment and a share despite not liking the subject of this video. 😀 Keep up the great work and please don't quit youtube. Seems to be going around.

[@andyblessett1951]

Thank you for that Adam, great info video. Gavin will be frothing at the mouth when he sees this hahaha. One question, if you only had one lens, how did you manage to get all those spots on your sensor, why did you find the need to seperate lens from body? Keep up the good work buddy, I just wish I had the means to buy that beautiful machine!

[@QuietLightPhoto]

I did a bunch of filming with the back exposed. I didnt end up usi ng the footage.

[@andyblessett1951]

Thank you for your reply Boss. In hindsight I should have realised that this was the case. I'll go back and sit in my corner hahaha 👍@@QuietLightPhoto

[@massimodinelli9841]

Lo schermo permette anche una visione monocrome?

[@caneestudio]

Wish Hasselblad come out with a momochrome sensor unit.

[@stewartlogie]

From all the KZbin videos, it seems like Hasselblad sent everybody a 907X/CFV 100C. Where’s mine?

[@QuietLightPhoto]

It's in the mail! ;-)

[@erichstocker8358]

Great idea, beautiful camera, one to definitely lust after. However, I would have to decide whether I wanted an automobile or the camera. :-(

[@georgemason2472]

Thanks for the review. Any Adam Gibbs video about anything is worth watching. At my age I would have to get a ton of money for any shot I took to come close to upgrading to something like that. If money was no object, it would be a fun camera and system to play around with. One of the features I really liked was the NO video feature. I take still shots. I hate to have to purchase video aspects that drive the price up for a feature I'm just not interested in.

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Cheers!

[@mhc2b]

Could you please provide info on the L bracket? I need one!! Thanks.

[@QuietLightPhoto]

I believe it is a three legged thing universal bracket

[@dougstevens9973]

Hi Adam. Thanks for the review - this is an interesting product, for sure. A couple of things: 1). while you list the 100C back as being 420 g the kit you have that must needs include the 907, weighs in at 620g (B&H). The other thing is a question: this combo cost the same as the X2D. Being older myself, I get the minimalist approach needed for this camera and the fact that its lighter than the X2D (895 g). However, the X2D can do everything this can and more. How would you justify purchasing this combo over the X2D? Thanks Doug

[@QuietLightPhoto]

The big difference is that you can use the back with older Hasselblad cameras. So if you have one kicking around not being used this might be a good thing.

[@dougstevens9973]

This one seems better suited weight-wise for backpacking. Something to bear in mind next time I win the lottery! :)@@QuietLightPhoto

[@paulow1624]

May i ask...What tripod head is that sir ? i'm looking at RRS BH-55 but need more options

[@QuietLightPhoto]

The head is called the cube and made by arca swiss.

[@sophietucker1255]

How is the screen in brighter conditions when outside. Is It still as easy to view.

[@QuietLightPhoto]

So far so good but I must admit that I haven't used the camera in the sun so I'll have to get back to that one.

[@johnkasianowicz6536]

Did you do any tests on the new lens to determine whether diffraction softens the image at higher f-ratios? Also, is the rear screen readily visible in bright sunlight?

[@QuietLightPhoto]

No I didnt test the lens for diffraction. I suspect that the screen would be okay in the sun but I havent had an opportunity to try it since its been gloomy most of the time.

[@janfrosty3392]

I would be curious as to who manufactures lenses for Hasselblad nowadays, my guess is it is Fujifilm. In the past it was Carl Zeiss and some not so well received by Hasselblad uses was Rodenstock.

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Sorry no idea

[@gurugamer8632]

Is it better to buy Hasselblad X2D 100C Medium Format Digital Camera Body or Hasselblad 907X 100C?

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Well I haven't used the X2D so Im not sure. If you like the flexibility of the 907X & 100C in terms of using it on older cameras the the 907X. If you do a lot of hand held stuff and prefer an evf then the X2D

[@cryptobyt2403]

Form factor wise. This cam is the best for street and photo arts shoot, better than apsc and pancake (street) and rangefinder ovf (photo artist)

[@ruben619448]

How’s the cameras shake hand held? I have an m11 and I can get a lot of motion blur when shooting the 60mp sensor. Even with 1/2f speed.

[@QuietLightPhoto]

seems okay, Im using fast shutter speeds

[@ruben619448]

@@QuietLightPhoto I’m really considering selling my leica m11 setup to get this

[@AnotherBoring43yearold]

what put me off this system was the lens, I went gfx as they have a telephoto and hassleblad didnt a lovely review and one to look out for

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Thanks!

[@eagle_eyed_photos_2]

What's the L-Bracket??!!

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Three Legged Thing

[@eagle_eyed_photos_2]

@@QuietLightPhoto Thank you!!

[@TimvanderLeeuw]

So will you exchange your Fuji system for a new Hasselblad? I guess that’s the real test of how good the camera system is. 😉

[@QuietLightPhoto]

No, but I will be also using the Hasselblad

[@chrisjames1924]

Hey Adam, I was in my local Sainsbury’s earlier tonight buying my sister a birthday card. While perusing the cards one really stood out. It’s a composition of a small tree in a lake. You know the one. Anyway, turns out there’s another guy called Adam Gibbs who’s stealing your compositions and flogging them for £2.50 in my local supermarket. What are the chances of that? Also, according to the blurb on the back he even lives in Canada. Did I buy it for my sis? Course I f ing did!

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Lol, thanks for that!

[@pmc7105]

I suppose my questions would be geared more toward the lenses. Usually medium format lenses are pretty big; do you know if the Hasselblad lenses were made using the lightweight philosophy that went into the body or would they add a lot of weight to the camera bag? And the camera is $8200US; how about the lenses, also expensive?

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Not sure on the weight to be honest on all of the lenses. Many of the lenses are primes and the weight is no different than any other camera, although with primes you would be carrying more lenses. The lens that I have, the 55mm only weighs 372g. The 35-75mm is quite heavy at 1115 g. Yes most of the Hasselblad lenses are expensive but of course you're paying for the quality of the glass, construction and name.

[@pmc7105]

@@QuietLightPhoto Thanks for the response/info!

[@Berry_N]

👍

[@gregc8567]

Built in SSD storage and no Video features - every camera maker should consider these options for a photographers only model type.

[@davebenson1504]

Yes... Just a dream... unless I win Loto 649 🙂

[@veivoli]

@QuietLightPhoto Perhaps the next time you see Gavin (@fototripper) you could ask Amanda if you can borrow her X2D? Or, according to recent videos, his father has one as well... 🙂📷

[@strawzinthewind]

Think I would've bought the 907x 3x by now if they had a black and white mode in camera. Totally understand dropping video, who cares? But lacking black and white on a Hasselblad is wild.

[@NathalieAnnoye]

Thank you Adam for this video and for sharing some images. I've never had the opportunity to see such high resolution before, and it leads me to think that, without going as far as this kind of camera, it's easy to see why high resolution is really useful in terms of details. After all, that's one of the most important thing in photography, in my opinion. Brands like Canon only offer 24 mpx on their most recent cameras, including top-of-the-range models, and I don't agree with them. OK, these are cameras dedicated to a different use, such as sports or wildlife photography, but I think they could still make an effort in that direction, before releasing 250 fps cameras 😉

[@chengo51]

I bought the 500cm and sold it because the ground glass of the viewfinder was really rough and it was difficult to have sharp pictures, remember that was the film days. Then years later I get back to it with the 501cm with three lenses. When digital arised, I expeceted a good back to fit to it. I waited few years to see that hasselblad was getting away from their original sucessful 500 line, proposing just a very expensive and clumsy back. They maunder into big and ugly and expensive and not so good territory, so I sold everything again. This turn, back to their roots, lights up my interest again but the price is out of reach for me now. With this amont of money, this camera with one lens, I live a year long.....

[@fafnorcal]

Well done review. Encourage you to do more reviews but not to lose your concentration on actually shooting in the field.

[@MAKOTO12ful]

Holy…. I don’t even know how to imagine how it feels to use a camera like this I don’t even know how could I ever get money to buy this Third world country hurts a lot fellas

[@pascalthiebaud]

I bought 3 in case I’ll break 2 😂

[@antonroux6737]

You probably shouldn't copy the sounds and music used in the Shimoda Designs videos...

[@QuietLightPhoto]

?

[@ianiles6430]

At my age I'm probably not going to get enough for a well-used kidney, so I'll have to pass on one of these. A beauty though.

[@ulyssesnathanialowen3831]

fototripper will not be pleased at all, expect a call !!

[@HGphotography]

who is fototripper, 😂😂😂😂😂