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

[@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

[@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.

[@berdv4]

missed you 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. =)

[@LambentLizard]

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

[@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.

[@sunnyboner676]

Ok, so let me be the first and likely only one to post a POSITIVE COMMENT about the X1D. I actually own the camera and love the fact I can sync my strobes at any speed with the leaf shutter lenses. It gives me lots of flexibility to overpower the sun. Being colour blind, I have relied on Hasselblad cameras from their earliest digital versions to be able to get the best right out of the camera. I also own a Sony A7R II as a backup and to be able to use a variety of tilt/shift lenses. Even being colour blind, I can notice that skin tones are a little magenta. The aspect ratio is something else I find easier to compose with. In any case, people will buy what appeals to them coupled with what they can afford. To each their own. I can't be the only one to appreciate the camera... they seem to be swamped with orders and have exceeded their expectations in terms of sales.

[@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!

[@richardcg5500]

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

[@MarceloTezza]

Oh yeah, the colors are spot on!

[@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

[@MayankJairaj]

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

[@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.

[@sgpork]

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

[@AndySnap]

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

[@LeapSim]

This channel deserves more subscribers

[@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...

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@_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.

[@alhOOO2O]

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

[@nikkorf64]

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

[@frankwu9659]

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

[@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.

[@carerra911]

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

[@lcphotography888]

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

[@RezaKabir]

Thank you. I was almost going to buy it.

[@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.

[@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...

[@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.

[@alhOOO2O]

I really like the 90mm shot from the bridge

[@cooloox]

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

[@AgnostosGnostos]

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

[@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.

[@NavrajRajLostSouls]

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

[@HesselFolkertsma]

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

[@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.

[@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)

[@aaronbieleck8305]

"Big polygonal shaped bokeh balls....." might be the best photographic phrase ever.

[@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.

[@KalpeshPatel78]

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

[@bravolee7222]

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

[@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.

[@LeicaM82]

I think you just saved me $10K. I saw the $3500 off at B&H and had a twitch, but the review definitely puts me off.

[@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

[@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 :)

[@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!

[@eagletheblue]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@eandrade672]

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

[@blagovestzaimov3455]

For me, this camera is something like self reward.

[@weareshouting]

Nice work Jordan.

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

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

[@vidualisefilms745]

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

[@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.

[@cylurian]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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...

[@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.

[@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...

[@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.

[@Rielestkid]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@jeylful]

Amazing review as usual - Thanks for putting it together!

[@Lampofilm]

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

[@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.

[@shokland]

I'm looking forward to your GFW review.

[@Yyuiop]

I rented this to try it out on a shoot for a fashion mag. Amazing lenses and medium format look. Switch off Jpeg, shoot Raw only as it speeds up the camera a lot. The Sony A7r2, is not comparable, it's for enthusiasts as colours are not great- I honestly don't know any pro that shoots with Sony in conde naste, but this camera I have no idea who its designed for- Maybe drivers who rent lamborginis and drive up and down Luton high street?. Biggest bug is it's speed of operation. Aside from that either spend more and get more or spend less and go 35mm Canon/Nikon.

[@SKimbrough]

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

[@marklaurendet1861]

Thanks for the good review, looks like the Fuji is a much better buy

[@soumyamukherji]

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

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

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

[@Crazyalex360]

Great review as usual.

[@Kenjis9965]

I'd vote for the Fuji GFX, Hasselblad X1D, the Sony A7RII, Canon 5Dsr, Pentax 645(Whats the current Digital model) and maybe one of the big H5 or H6 Hasselblads... Though keeping it roughly in the 50mp range Also im absolutely shocked at there being no Android option given the Hasselblad TrueZoom for the Moto Z

[@patryk2700]

Good unbiased review. Thanks!

[@juliussternfeld428]

I'm pretty sure the mamiya 6 or 7 isn't faster than the X1D. Both deliver fantastic results if you can work around its shortcomings. If you wanna make big prints, all these fast cameras can't compete. I don't agree about street photography. You can do it with a slow camera, fewer photos but probably better ones.

[@drawdescorp]

thanks for the honest review

[@davidmichelle9064]

finally! a straight up review.. thanks

[@JeremyGalloway]

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

[@liamstock4427]

I thin the market for this camera is more of the contemporary practitioner. Would make a wonderful long form documentary camera.

[@kevinpower4973]

nice detailed, honest review. thanks.

[@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.

[@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.

[@hoomanmesri298]

great Review as always and a lot is correct, Bugs, Af, .... as the same as many high end MF systems with over 35K price tag... the truth is , you like it or not, the pure image quality coming out of this box is Not comparable even with Phase. Just to some of the commentators: you can ignore as much or long as you want but people still working with MF film cameras just laughing in their hearts. Just understand, the specific needs of some photographers should not be the same as yours. The picture itself says it all, now feel free to keep your head on the feature page of your camera guide book as long as you want, and leave other things.

[@JoseRamirez-cd7ge]

hi buddies. Please check pictured missed on 56 sec. Congrats for the show.

[@cybergnosis6052]

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

[@bbayek5573]

"The font is great" - that sums it up, really.

[@johnsummerfield8600]

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

[@jiafoto2046]

Tried X1D in Sydney launch event several days ago, incredible camera and very very light weight considering the sensor size. The detail and the dynamic range are just crazy!!!Worth the price!

[@KenTheoriaApophasis]

nope

[@treepizzle]

I want that sensor and Canon's lenses and focusing.

[@Orions_Journey]

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

[@adamchen279]

Thanks for the review. Very informative

[@sergeyafanasiev3896]

Thank you! You just stopped me to buy this camera :-)