Hasselblad X1D Hands-On Field Test

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

We have looked at recent firmware updates to the X1D on our live show, you can check out our thoughts here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpq2h4d7iNSNmNEm32s

[@gixxerboy555]

what's the BEST camera "in terms of quality" u ever revieuwed?

[@rainlesure4690]

In your honest opinion do you think they handicapped this camera so that it couldn't compete even a little bit to there H6D

[@JoshuaBoldt]

"oh this thing is the worst" "make no mistake, I do hate this camera" Chris - 2017

[@michaelhanson5861]

You guys do the best camera reviews I've seen by far. Informative, to the point, unbiased, and no ego.

[@hayios0]

Why you dont have 5milion+ subscribers is beyond me. Thanks again for a very thoughtful, pleasantly filmed, honest review.

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

Thanks! Spread the word!

[@RayValdezPhotography]

Needs more Trump talk.

[@AetherLemmie]

Props for not being afraid to do a bad review. Thanks guys

[@chairreader]

Chris and Jordan, I appreciate how honest and thorough your reviews are. It makes you one of the more trusted camera review channels on KZbin. Swear to God, if I'm ever in Calgary I will do my best to visit you and give you some of my money. =)

[@berdv4]

missed you guys

[@jackthehatphoto]

Hasselblad should stick to what they do best: putting wooden grips on cameras from other manufacturers and doubling the prices.

[@hoorayforpentax3801]

LOLOLOL

[@NotMyRealNameDaDa]

Jack the Hat Photographic lol... Good one

[@toddysurcharge771]

Classic! :)

[@magnuseriksson8081]

That design was done by a partner company on Sony cameras and not really pure Swedish design :-)

[@Jay-jb2vr]

Hahaha

[@Jigsaw407]

Sure, the metering may be shit, the autofocus may be shit, the dials may be shit, the touch screen may be shit, the battery life may be shit, the EVF may be shit, the buffer may be shit, the frame rate may be shit, it's slow and the list goes on... but at least it's cheap...

[@LambentLizard]

Brilliant review, informative and detailed. Great music at the start too.

[@sophrapsune]

Great to hear an honest, detailed review of strengths & weaknesses. Thanks!

[@GrulbGL]

ohohoho... Finally, some one take the word "test","review","impressions" to the letter. Perfect job!

[@_hold_the_line_]

Looks like HB implemented the touch screen focus points synchronously meaning it won't change while it is busy finding focus. HB should maybe have a look at something similar to the multi core processor implementation of the Olympus EM1 mii for their next version.

[@richardrivera2233]

Thanks guys. AWESOME and balanced review! NO camera is perfect but this X1d sounds like it has more than its fair share of problems. I cannot believe it does NOT have a LIVE histogram (!?!) which is extremely useful for outdoor/landscape shooting. The upcoming SHOOTOUT with the Fuji GFX sounds great. Looking forward to it. And excellent shooting by Jordan. Nice job. Thanks guys.

[@AndySnap]

A very honest review, and all the more creditable for that. Always worth watching your videos for genuine user reviews.

[@richardcg5500]

That's how a review has to be done. Congratulations!

[@sgpork]

How about.. do a high megapixel camera challenge. Yet again. X1D/Fuji GFX/A7Rii/5DSR/D810

[@MayankJairaj]

this camera looks best to start a giveaway for tcs-tv viewers......

[@carerra911]

When you guys doing a D850 review, your reviews are seriously the best there is

[@Orions_Journey]

Is there anything close to this camera but without the price tag?

[@charliekrajewski3646]

Two things. (1) Picking nits, I believe that it is a 35-point focus system not a 45. (2) Low-volume cameras can't average-down the cost of firmware per camera like a Sony or a Canon and are left at a competitive disadvantage.

[@zkalireza]

I am surprised about this review, when I handled a X1D at the store I must say I didn't like it, and I thought that was just me. Now when I see this review I have to completely agree, and his sentiments are exactly what I felt. I also handled a Leica SL at the same time and fell completely in love with it.

[@runaway_developer]

This channel deserves more subscribers

[@MylesJP]

Awesome video! I like when you guys do the niche stuff like medium format once and a while. Hasselblad should be embarrassed with the state of those menus though at that price point.

[@lcphotography888]

Thanks for being honest, that's why I watch this channel.

[@bassangler73]

thanks for the honest review! you just dont get those very much from most channels..So if I want to go medium format I would be much better off with the Fuji GFX? And if I go with the GFX I would still have money in the bank :)

[@johnsummerfield8600]

Why would you not use Capture One for Sony in your comparison? I licence is bundled with the camera.

[@reavesjl]

The X1D is out of my price range and general realm of interest...but I am excited to be relocating to Alberta and shoot all that awesome scenery with my normal nikon stuff...might even pop into The Camera Store a time or two!

[@bravolee7222]

Expecting to hear more about X1D ii from you guys, especially the shutter lag/black-out issue.

[@alhOOO2O]

Really great review; very professional, honest and interesting. Thank you.

[@cooloox]

Superb review! The amount of work you guys put into your reviews is very much appreciated.

[@cybergnosis6052]

Is it possible for you to do a follow video with all the firmware updates installed?

[@EDHBlvd]

I love how people said this camera would kill the Fujifilm GFX50S. HARDLY!!

[@EDHBlvd]

I'm glad my Bronica RF645 lenses don't have ugly bokeh balls.

[@alhOOO2O]

I really like the 90mm shot from the bridge

[@AgnostosGnostos]

The Sony a7 series and the Hasselblad X1D series are revolutionary.

[@vangstr]

modern digital Hasselblad is just living on the legacy of its' film camera 500 series. I wouldn't be surprised if it went out of business.

[@stephandaldrop2770]

Best Camera i ve ever used truly !!!

[@MarceloTezza]

Oh yeah, the colors are spot on!

[@NavrajRajLostSouls]

I love the way you Review, your attitude. Nice video as always, good to see Sony A7Rii keeping up with X1D

[@StreetsOfVancouverChannel]

Thank goodness for fair/objective/honest reviews... I saw another review by a Canadian photographer and his review pales significantly compared to this sagacious and discerning gem. Peace from Vancouver, y'all...

[@eandrade672]

Can't wait to see how it compares agaisnt GFX. Would like to see how they also compare to 5DSR .....

[@GlobalOffense]

I really wish you had shown if I can choose the Adobe color profile or if can I swipe left in the menu to go back? Hehe

[@pegcityjay]

This camera has really interested just from a pure tech standpoint. It would be HIGHLY unlikely that I would have the budget for it so thanks for the honest review. Just wondering what your thoughts on the Fujifilm GFX 50S are in comparison to it though. Both Medium Format but the Fuji looks like it's less toy more tool.

[@HesselFolkertsma]

Excellent! Please do also compare a film-MF camera in that future shoot-out! Like that gorgeous Mamiya7...

[@bubuli]

this is a perfect example that shows that +TheCameraStoreTV is heads-and-shoulders above any other YT "gear reviewers": they don't hold any punches. they give the ultimate reality check to the OEMs that no other reviewers will...and do not confuse them with those bald, angry reviewers who seem to do the same but in reality just shill for Fuji. keep it up, TCSTV, hopefully this makes the X2D better even though i won't be able to afford one in this lifetime.

[@PostColorGear]

the a6300 eh? (as opposed to the 6500) - personal camera Jordan?

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

+The Post Color Blog Yup. Waiting until the next A6000 series model before I upgrade.

[@PostColorGear]

I hear you man. Same here.

[@frankwu9659]

After watching, I definitely will not lose my mind to buy this camera.

[@AntoineReekmans]

thank you . Interesting view, I do believe that for a camera of that price there touch screen should be more reactive, camera should take more frame per second , it shouldn't fill the buffer so quickly and the bookeh seems to be too geometric , I wish I could try one of these very soon , I think the X2D will solve all those shortcoming . hope they improve the EVF

[@manilamartin1001]

Wow. I thought I was the only one who didn't think it was working well The fujifilm 50 is a pretty nice camera even though I don't shoot shoot fuji. I liked the layout of the buttons and the usability but I think it's because I like a lot of buttons on the camera more than playing with the touchscreen of the Hassy. I enjoyed the review.

[@gabesphoto]

Great review...Here is my question. I have 3 Rollei 6000 series lenses, 150 mm, 80mm, 50mm and would like to adapt them to a medium format camera. Can I adapt these lenses to the H1D?

[@johnhjic2]

I Know that I have like all you work up until this video were I thing you have just got it wrong. I love this camera Yes its a big cost but so nice to use. Hi, I know you heated the Hasseldlad X1D, But I just been to one of the camera store in the UK and took both cameras out that the Fuji GFX and the Hasseldlad X1D and I found the Fuji uncomfortable to hold just awkward to control in manual i.e. changing most of the setting other than aperture. As to the image quality there was little to no difference on what I shot, But when I have look at other test I think the Hessalbad is still just a small bit better. But the Hessablad is so much nice in the hand. You have got to remember that both of these cameras are medium format and need to be used as such.

[@MrDamianOZ]

If you are going to compare medium format cameras, please take a look at wildlife photography (both at how cameras handle this type of photography and what lenses are available). Especially between Fuji and Pentax, because they seem to be the best choice at the moment.

[@VittorioSergi]

wow, no remote cable...just wow

[@noenken]

Yeah, I didn't see that coming either. So stupid.

[@lorenzoamato953]

yup, scaring away the one and only kind of photographers who would be interested in this camera anyhow...

[@paristo]

Well... I would take a Bluetooth trigger gladly. So you could pair either a phone or just a dedicated cheap game controller to work as trigger! Other thing is just this... Use the timer... Timer and touch screen is as well great combo!

[@VittorioSergi]

yeah, and i'll be standing there with my thumb on the touch screen for long exposure in bulb mode right, com'on get serious the lack of a remote port is unexcusable on a 500$ camera, even more so on a 10000

[@lorenzoamato953]

Bluetooth is the only viable option here. There are too many situations when timer is not ok, and using the touch screen for a long exposure pic in a 50 mp camera on a tripod is... well... emh... (to phrase it nicely) very wrong. And c'mon, even bluetooth is not ok, as there might be other things you want to use the camera bluetooth for, or you might find so much easier to have a cable and a small and easy to use mechanical apparatus in a vast series of circumstances.

[@mikechen121]

If you guys are planning to do a video on GFX vs XD vs 645Z, consider adding the Sigma SD Quattro H to the mix. Just to test Sigma's claim on their cam matching medium format.

[@赵星晨-j7l]

I really want to see the review of Fujifilm GFX. Do you have any plan about this camera?

[@klackon1]

Good honest review, thank you. Big thank you. too, for changing the bloody awful intro music to something reasonable. This camera is certainly not for me. I get the feeling that we, as potential customers, are being taken for granted. I cannot understand how Hasselblad can conclude that it is OK to release a camera with so many flaws onto the market.

[@nkarfootTv]

May 2017 - last year -- how is this camera now - March 18 - with firmware updates?

[@RickMentore]

Most impressed with your photo-making talent. Oh yea, the review is great as usual. A compare with the Fuji medium format would be fantastic!

[@Lampofilm]

Please do a video on best cameras for video blogging. And video for youtube. Thank you.

[@nikkorf64]

Nice plumber impression at 9:18 Chris... ;-) All kidding aside, great work as always guys! :-)

[@frankwoodbery2473]

curious, how many of these complaints could be fixed by future firmware updates?

[@squashplaya0313]

@TheCameraStoreTV Why Not produce a print large enough to distinguish the hasselblad vs the sony? i'm not convinced they would be as comparable at a larger size

[@Rielestkid]

Wow, this is such an honest, well done review. Love this channel

[@Pheonix2022]

Awesome video as always. You've done some great reviews of some not so commonly used cameras in the past and I know you've reviewed the Sigma DP line but I'm dying to see a good detailed (and in english) review of the Sigma SD1 Merrill. I know it was a huge flop but I love my SD15 and have been really wanting to get my hands on this camera and try it out. The picture samples on Flickr look amazing so if you're planning to do another not-so-popular camera review pleeeeease consider reviewing this one. Cheers from Seattle.

[@TheiNeko]

And where you can see full-size photos?

[@weareshouting]

Nice work Jordan.

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

Thanks Eric, Means a lot coming from you! Jordan @ TCSTV

[@JeremyGalloway]

I want to download the photo samples! They look incredible!

[@RezaKabir]

Thank you. I was almost going to buy it.

[@Raychristofer]

Great review, honest review, look at the like to dislike ratio, I appreciate how you dont sugar coat the issues because camera companies dont respect suckups anyway. keep representin.

[@cylurian]

I can't wait for the review on the Fuji GFX.

[@shokland]

I'm looking forward to your GFW review.

[@v.t.6890]

Hey Chris & Jordan this is Vivek from India and always love your way of providing the insights for cameras and gears. I am waiting eagerly for Fujifilm GFX 50S review and comparison with X1D. One more thing I would like to confirm that Fujifilm is not going to bring any successor to HS50EXR. I just loved that camera for its certain type of practicality in some cases and there is still a place for a successor of a camera like that. Hope you confirm about this.

[@RickMentore]

Fantastic job Camera Store. One can always depend on the CS for through , honest review. I particularly like the compare/contrast with the SONY A7 RII. Can I be bold enough to anticipate a comparison with one of the traditional Medium Format image makers like say the Pentax 645. Again, terrific presentation, thanks

[@PeterEvansPeteTakesPictures]

Another thorough, enjoyable review, thanks TCSTV! I have to admit, I got tremendously excited when I saw that Mamiya 7 sitting there. Though I'm waiting for the GFX review, if you ever decide to do a retro Mamiya 6 or 7 review, I wouldn't complain. By the way, what did you make of the X100F in the end? Anyway, may your whiskeys always go down uncommon grateful. Keep up the great work guys and girls.

[@vidualisefilms745]

I would have liked to have seen portrait shots compared between the HB and SA7R2, and real digital blow up comparison...

[@eagletheblue]

Now I'm even more interested in the Fuji GFX50S and how it compares.

[@KenTheoriaApophasis]

Get the GFX 50s...... Ive got one and its 3 lenses.

[@smokey267]

Yes but their lenses suck.

[@Studat]

Theoria Apophasis Get the Sony A7R2

[@chirag4]

Chris Nicholls, does fantastic work of reviewing cameras and gets it right most of the time. He makes no bones about it, unlike some of the other Fake or Pseudo Reviewers out there as Talking-Heads & Shills. Hence, TCS is one of the Top 3 YT Channels for genuine stuff. Rightfully he didn't like the X1D very much. GFX is a workhorse of a camera. X1D is smaller, and good for Hassy Fans.

[@jscycles1]

wax skin

[@KenTheoriaApophasis]

nope

[@theCameraVille]

About time!

[@rmrfboy]

medium format is never going to be a camera for the average user. landscape and studio/fashion work, that's the main point. that is the niche. can't expect this for "street" photography and i hope it stays that way.

[@LozzerGuide]

Perhaps this is a silly question, but why two cameras for filming - a GH5 and A6300? What does one offer that the other doesn't? If it's just to have a second camera angle/camera ready for b roll or whatever, wouldn't it be better to have them be from the same brand for lens compatibility?

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

+LozzerGuide We shot our landscape photos in the mountains before my GH5 arrived, and I had an A6300 handy. Jordan @ TCSTV

[@jeylful]

Amazing review as usual - Thanks for putting it together!

[@SKimbrough]

Great direct review. You're wild! I appreciate honest thoughts!

[@AravindKrishnaswamy]

Regarding the jittery dials, might be worth talking to Hasselblad service. I had a similar issue with mine and had my body exchanged by Hasselblad service and my new body doesn't do that. I suspect its an issue with pre-release hardware.

[@hoorayforpentax3801]

He already stated that he took out the post-release version and it still misbehaved.

[@Ty4ons]

Firmware. It seems like it's a hardware problem with the dial itself and can't be fixed with software.

[@Crlarl]

Is it named after the venerable Bell X-1D transonic research plane?

[@KalpeshPatel78]

Apple should really collaborate with one of these camera companies and come up with something awesome. X1D looks amazing with its interface.

[@jameslenney]

A very nice, balanced review that gives you a great feel for how the camera might feel if you held it. But it contrasts heavily with the Leica M10 review, which seemed to show a serious dislike for what seems to be an outstanding (albeit deliberately limited) camera.

[@adrianphotovisions2308]

You got your hands on a Fuji GFX yet?

[@masterbilllauer8531]

did u shoot it in Raw cause & was that the Pics u Printed out cause I seen in another Video Clip on the Hasselblad X1D that u can only get 50 MP Pics in Raw Format I think Jpeg only r 12MP Pics KOOOL & How was the 1920x1080P Video Clips???

[@soumyamukherji]

Great review as usual. Hope you test out the Fuji GFX 50S soon.

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

+soumya mukherji Just shot it in Tokyo! Stay tuned.

[@Verglace]

Are you using a Joby Ballhead X on that tripod?

[@jennygw1883]

regardless of the camera this is a great review. refreshingly candid. would like to see your take on the A9 and 5D4.

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

+Jenny FTOL We have a 5D IV review on the channel and we'll be looking at the Sony A9 shortly! Thanks for watching!

[@namourfilho3101]

Why did you change the music?

[@FrancescoCoppola]

I'd like to see a comparision with the Pentax 645Z, yes, but above all with tihe the K1 with that pixel shift thing.

[@marcel911]

Why have you stopped making so many videos?

[@Serenoj69]

Finally a really good review again. Seems to have been ages. I can agree with you, I think Fuji is really on to something with its MF cam. This one looks good, Your shots (landscape) looked very good but it seems way too quirky and not finished to be a cam I would like to have...

[@RhawiDantas]

Oh man, what a bummer. Had high hopes for this camera but feels a lot like the first A7r. I won't be dropping my A7rII (for now). And hey, amazing shots in the beginning of the video Chris. (y)

[@CalMukumoto]

Your review confirms my thinking on this camera. Guess I will still hang with the A7RII. Actually, I am waiting for the next iteration of the Sony A7R series...

[@DistantGlowingStar]

Tell me if I'm wrong, you are wearing a winter jacket in May !!. Is there any summer at all ? On a side note, wow so many issues for such a expensive camera

[@LowLightVideos]

G H - Winter jacket at the beach, it's Canada.

[@s87343jim]

I wonder how it compares to the Pentax 645Z

[@LeicaM82]

I think you just saved me $15K. The form factor is gorgeous, but the problems you enumerate would cause me to hate the camera too. I'll look to see what your opinion is on the GFX next.