HASSELBLAD revamped the FIRST MOON CAMERA - PERFECT & BEAUTIFUL!!!

HASSELBLAD brought a revamped high-tech version of the FIRST CAMERA ON THE MOON to market: the Hasselblad 907X with the digital back CFV II 50c.
In the video, I comprehensively explain the camera and all of its feature and show lots of sample images. I enjoyed shooting with that camera big time and the image quality is fantastic!
Content
00:00 Introduction
02:06 Digital Back (50MP), Camera Body, Accessories
05:43 Assembling the Camera, Mounting XCD Lenses
07:28 Detailed Look at the Digital Back
11:58 Auto Exposure Lock needs the Handgrip
16:16 Optical Viewfinder
19:10 Menu und Functions
21:29 Live Shooting and Sample Photos
Music:epidemicsound.com

[@LucyS565]

Hasselblad has always been a dream camera for me! This camera looks amazing!

[@camusfacel1591]

Finally I am able to see a review video that properly shows the handgrip and optical viewfinder. For me, the handgrip especially is a key accessory for securely handholding this gem of a camera. Thanks Mathphotographer for doing as always a thorough and professional job. Keep up the good work👌

[@jeffrypittman]

Terrific tour of this beautiful new camera. Thank you.

[@amaimani]

I have got the system for a while now, and enjoy it a lot. The mean reason for me was to revive my old Hassies and V lenses. It is a joy to see a camera like 500C/M being used today with a digital back and get fantastic results. I have been and am still GFX100 user but this system gives me more joy than GFX. Thanks for sharing your experience with us.

[@WalmyrBuzatto]

I have also a 500C/M and a Flexbody. I think that especially the Flexbody will be very interesting to use with this back. Given the crop factor, I hope I'll have more leeway in tilt and shift than with the 6x6 format (same image circle, slightly smaller format). Am I correct in this assumption?

[@victormultanen1981]

stunning pictures!

[@noahvogelin2317]

Amazing camera... I really like the way of the lightstars in the night shots

[@petergregory7199]

Super intro to this interesting camera. Thanks for doing it justice.

[@mathphotographer]

Thank you for the positive feedback :)

[@9Biloela99]

A truely amazing camera. Great video

[@patrikfager7796]

Thanks for sharing 🙏🏻

[@peterspruijt4265]

Nice review. I have this camera with the grip.....love it! I hope to see more about this camera...especially the flash capabilities/ connection possibilties.

[@mathphotographer]

The special feature of the grip is the joystick which is missing on both, the X1D and X1D II. I love shooting with that camera!

[@naduncan100]

I have had mine for about 2 weeks and I love every minute of using it. They do not make a wide enough angle lens to cover the smile on my face when I am using it.

[@mathphotographer]

Lol - fully agree Neil! I took Hasselblad a long time to ship it, I waited for mine for months.

[@chepo1956]

Hello Math, Jose from Puerto Rico. Loved this video and your explanation of the camera. Would you in a future video demonstrate how to use the optical viewfinder as well as the way you use the digital back screen? I would love to see this demonstrated. Wonderful session!

[@fotonutzz]

Love your video on the 907X. Feel like buying this over the X1D now 😂 Thanks for the wonderful video. Now that my Leica collection is complete, time to shift to Hasselblad

[@LorenzoPeg]

How many billions do you have?? ;)

[@ffarag]

Merci vielmol, schönes Vid...wow

[@mathphotographer]

Zurich ... my home city and a beautiful place :) Merci für den netten Kommentar

Thank you so much for your effort. I like your museum :)

[@jamesbrickert1301]

Thanks for creating this great and informative video.

[@bob1525bob]

Really nice review ! Maybe I am wrong but the location made me remind of Züri ! :D

[@mathphotographer]

Yes Ben, it is our beloved Züri. Lindenhof downtown for the shooting :) My home town, the place to be, best city on planet earth :)

[@MatthewMin]

Looks soo elegant,and soo expensive!

[@petersandyford5901]

Hi thoroughly enjoyed the video, I am curious to know however in which software you used to post processed the images?

[@gordonjohnston684]

I just wish HB would have put the same love into the the finishing of their X system. The 907X Ooze’s quality whether you like the system or not the build quality is superb it feels expensive and well look built.

[@BPLeroyLotusEvora]

Another nice review of what seems to be a killer camera. Although it needs to be said that it is probably very hard to shoot bad pictures of elegant Mrs Mathphotographer 😉

[@mathphotographer]

I will let my model know, many thanks for the compliments :)

[@ronaldsand3000]

Very nice camera unboxing and overview The camera obviously needs the two accessories shown but this takes away from the ergonomics of why one would buy it in the first place

[@KenHutchins]

In my experience of shooing about 2500 photos since late September, 90% were taken just with the 907 and CFV. Another 10% with the control grip. Only a very few with the optical viewer. I have lenses that would be useful with the optical viewer (21 ,30, and 45). Many times, I just like carrying the 907/CFV, and with the 45p lens, it really is a compact unit. The control grip is very useful with I am looking out over my balcony.

[@ronaldsand3000]

@@KenHutchins thankful for your reply based on your experience

[@WalmyrBuzatto]

Great video, Math, and it helped me make a decision. I'm in Zurich right now, leaving on the 18th. Unfortunately I couldn't find one 907X for delivery in time before I depart, so I had to contact a dealer in Paris, where I'm heading next. I already reserved my unit.

[@mathphotographer]

Congrats, good decision. You will love it. One more remark: if you want to use AEL you need the handgrip. I use AEL often so use the camera with the handgrip which also has a joystick for various functions. My recommendation is to get the handgrip too. Enjoy your new camera once you picked it up :)

[@WalmyrBuzatto]

@@mathphotographer, thanks! Yes, I think I'll order the handgrip as well. I don't see the optical viewfinder as an essential item, though. Do you agree?

[@sgroadie6367]

Nice review. thanks.

[@augustuswright8541]

Hope you make a video using this back on a classic V System body/lens...

[@WalmyrBuzatto]

When he does it, he'll notice what that 'sticker' is for... ;-)

[@petermendelson5839]

Do you miss IBIS at all when shooting this camera? With the X1DII you can hold it against your face and thereby help to stabilize it. Also, I have a Cambo tech cam and saw there is an adapter so you could use the CFV II 50c with a tech cam and other lenses (in my case the Rodenstock 32mm HR and 90mm) - that to me could be a big advantage of this over the X1DII. I have the SL2 and am considered going back to one of the Hasselblads - I like the sensor better but of course you are giving up IBIS, speed, multi shot, etc. I like shooting low and wide so the tilt LCD on the CFV II 50C really appeals to me. Any thoughts? Thanks for your always helpful videos!

[@DavidDatura]

A lovely (and desirable) camera. It would of been nice if there was an accessory EVF available too though. Oh and the word is “posh” not “poshy” 😆 the latter is not a word. A future version with that EVF capability and maybe a variation of the 100MP sensor currently available in Fuji’s flagship MF MILC would be great.

[@Daniel1974.]

🥇

[@Edgy01]

With the 500EL/M, the 503CW, and the 903SWC I guess this will be next. Is there a special adaptor to fit my V Zeiss CF lenses onto that back?

[@anonymousan8485]

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[@butthaseeb]

Hi, can i use sl lenses (L mount ) from leica with 907x if yes then which adopter i need . Thanks.

[@ronanderson2130]

This Hasselblad is a real gem. I used to have a CM in the film days. I like slower process of taking images with a Hasselblad and like the color's your getting. Steve Huff shot images with his 907X with Leica SL lens and they looked great. Could you try out this with your SL lens and the Hasselblad?

[@mathphotographer]

Will look into it. Thanks!

[@petermendelson5839]

I don't believe you can adapt Leica SL lenses to the Hasselblad and that Huff was talking about a Leica M mount lens (Summilux - M).

[@kuau714]

I would be interested to heat how well the rear display functions in open daylight...

[@dohenyphoto]

I rented the camera for a week. was interesting in direct daylight. If you go just off the display it looks like there is no shadow detail but on the computer there was plenty of detail. So your histogram is going to be your best friend in daylight.

[@derrickdu]

This is a nicer looking camera for sure when comparing to the X1DII. In terms of functionality, I think the X1DIi is much easier to use. Both with the same picture quality. The is a little more expensive too. I think if you own an old film camera, I would get this. Otherwise, I would go for the X1DII. Thanks for the video.

[@KenHutchins]

I started with the X1D II... Then when the 907 / CFV Standard Edition was announced, I thought about getting one. Then I purchased and was initially informed of a December delivery date (based upon a September order date). So I decided to buy a 500 C/M. It arrived in a few days. Then all of a sudden, I was notified the 907 was being shipped. So it arrived about two days after the 500 C/M. So I shoot with all three. The 907, with and without the control grip is very easy to shoot. It also is less obvious as you are shooting at waist level.

[@CamillaI]

Did they take over 5000 images on the moon with the Hasselblad awesome camera?

[@BBnose]

I have the X1D2 I love it but a small thing is that I don’t know why the X system cameras all changed to a new metal strap lug. I prefer the classic Hasselblad mushroom shaped metal lug that so much better for the form factor of Hasselblad cameras.

[@victorcarmelo8606]

As you have remarked that it is expensive, I would be concerned with the sensor so exposed and only protected with what is basically a lens cover. I would have preferred something similar to the old school dark slide which can only be removed once attached to the body.Yes there is double rubber protection, but this only protects after it is coupled to the body, so dust and accidental damage to the sensor prior to connection is inevitable. I would also would want a more secure attaching lock to the body, (See posts below). Its a very beautiful crafted camera, sadly out of my reach but hugely admired.

[@mathphotographer]

Thanks Victor. I am not so much concerned about dust since the sensor is super easy to clean. I know the cleaning procedure very well since I use it all the time for my Phase One IQ4. The advantage of the Hasselblad version is that there is actually some rubber sealing which the Phase One is missing.

[@rolandrick]

Hi Math, falls es geht, wäre cool, wenn du zum Pixelpeepen ein paar der City Nightshots als RAW Files zum Download in der Beschreibung verlinken könntest.

[@shabbysnubtide3339]

0:56 Actually there is no photograph of the first boot print on the moon, Neal didn’t have the camera yet. This famous photo was taken by Buzz of his own boot print later in the moon walk with a hassy set up for close up surface photography.

[@MathMeertens]

Thanks... Is it better compared to Leica (SL2)?

[@astraeusone]

As you could expect it is a different kind of beast. Better and larger sensor confidently beats SL2, but you have to decide for yourself if you need all these hours of retouching skin, mate. 😉

[@RickMentore]

As fantastic as this camera is, the average person cannot tell the difference between images from this camera and my A7IV! Also, my 7IV has more functionalities compares to the Hasselblad. Having said that, the Hasselblad 907X with the digital back CFV II 50c and all it's accessories remains on my "bucket list".

[@ArminHirmer]

the most beautiful camera out there, I just can't get my head around the lenses, which look plasticy and modern compared to the sexy body...

[@simonemedori]

Thanks for the review. It would be interesting to see how the camera behaves with Leica M lenses, although the larger sensor would produce some vignetting I guess. Congrats for your channel.

[@mathphotographer]

Thanks for the congrats. You are right on vignetting, you would have to crop to get the aspect ratio rectangle.

[@GKhanKutar]

Finally a Hasselblad review! I was thinking to get one 907X camera these days. I have GFX100 and 907X would be nice for daily use. Do you like the optional viewfinder for portrait shooting? The only thing I concern is portrait shooting. I wish 907X has 3 way tilt lcd screen design like GFX100. Thanks for the video. I would like to see more Hasselblad videos and image quality comparison against Leica SL2 or SL2-S.

[@blazeboy777]

how do you focus with this optical VF?

[@mathphotographer]

There will be another Hasselblad video soon on the most compact XCD lens I own - which is fantastic :)

[@dgoullet1]

For color rendering, Hasseblad or Leica, what do you prefer? Best

[@mathphotographer]

Hard to say.. would argue they are at par. The Leica Sensors produce a magic look which is hard to describe. The Hasselblad sensors provide a high color accuracy.

[@GKhanKutar]

@@mathphotographer Hasselblad colors because Leica has magenta tonality which is not cool.

[@shabbysnubtide3339]

1:29 This photo shows a technician who accidentally got some moon dust on his fingers. As a result of this he had to join the astronauts in quarantine.

[@MarioDarnadi]

the whole system is 15000€ :D i want it soo much

[@lonyaplotkin9495]

You shot those portraits with 45p? lens?

[@mathphotographer]

XCD 45 f/3.5, not the 45p. There are other videos on my channel where I used exclusively the 45p. The 45p's widest aperture is 4.0 but here I also shot with f/3.5.

[@drthompson65]

Amazing colors, depth, clarity! Yes this is a dream camera.... thank you for the video, I’m taking another step towards divorce court.

[@Bottiglianelleonde]

:)))

[@Cyriljayant]

Everything is good but the only draw back is when you mount the optical view finder you remove the Blad name plate out completely and replace it with the attached meant . It is not a good idea at all were- and- tare and regular using is not fast and practical. What I love this camera is the DIGI Back can used on some older film cameras as a magic without doing compatibility tuning . That is what I have learned. By the those photos look very AI looking. Too digital and it is some ting in the photographers hand to control. And also this camera is not usable as hand held with out that Grip. Blad must have supplied the grip as the kit for that price. If a car is sold with out tyres or a steering -wheel How would it be like??

[@astraeusone]

Handgrip is a nice add-on, but does not feel as a solid part of a whole, rail is a bit wobbly.

[@anthonyvaughan1549]

Why hasent anyone gone back to the moon to rescue the camreas on the moon ? Which would be of intrest to scinence and other constrution companys to see what 60 years have done to the camrea. Corrotion etc? Also good publisty for hassblad. To see camreas in musems .this operation could be done. With rover tipe machine to pick up off the moon serface. Misson apperture. I think i should be given a camrea from Hasslhoff for a great idear.

[@pulsevfx1]

Zürich *_*

[@sophrapsune]

It would be nice to have some f/2 lenses.

[@robertdepaulis5188]

Such a beautiful camera , but the only thing I wont buy it is because of no hot shoe ! Seriously you don’t need an optical viewfinder, but you need a hot shoe . Such a shame .

[@ucevrim]

Is everyone millionaire in switzerland? ☺️

[@blazeboy777]

kinda :D this camera is worth one minimal monthly wage :P

[@WalmyrBuzatto]

That's what it looks like. I'm currently in Zurich, on the 4th day of a mandatory quarantine from someone coming from Brazil. The little time I had outside on Saturday, before I checked in, I was surprised by the number of Lamborghinis and Ferraris that drove by...

[@anthonyvaughan1549]

The Alien nation may have left us a selfy on the camrea to show what they look like.? Instead of all the other imposters in films. That are suposed to reprocent them?

[@brianjcosborne3460]

great review. rubbish photos

[@Jim-gr2xc]

Look like cell phone photos

[@NildoScoop]

There is only one truly multifunctional medium format camera and that's the Fujifilm GFX100. This is just a clumsy gimmick.

[@mathphotographer]

I did shoot with the GFX 100 the last days ... video to come. The 400MP Multishot caught my attention, and its great!

[@hocusfokusdotcom]

great vid! what is your tripod?