🟡 My NEW Digital Camera.. (and it's NOT a Leica!) (Hasselblad H3D-39)

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

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[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

That moment when you show the model the back of the camera, and her eyes lit up is magical; that is what it’s all about. 👌🏼

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Yes 100%! I love that too.. and they up their game when they know they look amazing.

[@SpectreSoundStudios]

Hi Matt! I must confess, this video inspired me to go out and find one. I settled on an H4D-50 and it really does have that "wow factor" This is the look I've been after for decades. Thanks so much for making this video!

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks and no problem. I think I sold 5-10 of these from everyone that writes to me. I should be working in sales haha. Great camera and yes that look we've always wanted!

[@TobiasSpranger]

Thank you Matt for showing some of my photos in the video to get a comparison between the cameras. I'm so happy for you, you're back to a proper CCD sensor. Now you need nice weather or a lot of flash power. 🙂

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks Tobi! Yes nice to be back to CCD!

[@matthadenmusic]

amazing photos...my personal favorite i've seen of yours, but then i'm a fan of this bigger sensor look. Very enchanting. You definitely get something different with this so well worth having!

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks that means a lot! I will get better, lots still to improve with this new setup.

[@jakobjohannsson1045]

Great images! Well done! Just got my X2D + 55mm V and it´s good fun to see how far things have come in the last 18 years. Still no eye detection though!

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks and congrats on your X2D! I still need to share my X2D vs H3D-39 video. I used both in Vegas a few months ago when teaching a workshop.

[@jakobjohannsson1045]

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Would love to see that video 🙂

[@Skipsul]

I love those old Kodak CCDs. Wonderful in the right conditions.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Yes! Makes me wish I'd bought it before the start if summer not afterwards haha. Ah well!

[@dlyon9673]

The photos look great! The model and the lighting were all fantastic, as was the photographer and the camera. There really is something magical about looking through the viewfinder of one of these older Hasselblads. I'd be curious to see some of your color shots with this camera given its ccd sensor.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thank you! Lots to improve with the new setup but looks promising and keen to do more! Yes once I have a colour shoot I will share samples.

[@Bigfarmer8]

Nice to see you use the CCD sensor for monochrome photos, because everybody talks about the CCD colours, but I think where the CCD sensors shine is in the transitions between light and dark. They behave more film like in that area in my humble opinion.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks, agree more filmic - That was my reason to go for CCD.

[@bastiaan.alexander]

Yes, that is another reason why I love the CCD sensor. But... also with the Hassies with a CMOS sensor you can get great b/w images. Hassies software and colour science is IMHO one of the greatest to convert the sensor output to a very nice and workable image file.

[@FreakHBB]

Hi Matt i have H3DII_39 , the CCD back generate absolutely stunning images best lenses in my opinion are HC 150mm and HC 100mm :) 16bit raw files is the best feature best regards

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Great! Such a nice camera. I love mine. I use the 100mm for everything now but I did look quickly at the 150mm too!

[@Tekrel]

Got an h4d -50 over the 3 due to True Focus being added a few months back after seeing a price I couldn't ignore . Paired with a 100mm this about demolishes anything I've ever owned in look. If the batteries were easier to get it would become my new main.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Nice, such a great pair isn't it! Yes the 4-50 is even better but even the 3-39 is a huge step up from FF and people really notice it.

[@patrikfager7796]

Thank you Mattie for the great content again 😄🙏🏻

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks!

[@fourcornerseducation8828]

So Glad to see you have seen the light and embraced Fuji glass ;)

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Haha, I used to own a lot of Fuji MF film cameras. I know the glass can be great - GF670, GA645, GS645 etc (Next video is the final Fuji wrap up)

[@BrandonBB4]

Your photography is phenomenal.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thank you! Always trying to improve!

[@Funktrainer]

Does your HM16-32 film back really work on your new H3D body? To my knowledge and with my own H3D bodies it doesn't work and shows "back not compatible" when attached unless your H3D has the "H2 Upgrade"-Firmware. That's why I personally had to add a H2 body and a CFH digital back for updating the firmware to use HCD lenses and use it additionally fully digitally.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Yes works fine and I did nothing. Straight swap from H2. I used it again a few days ago.

[@Funktrainer]

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom So your H3D body had the H2 Upgrade? I recently did an upgrade and bought a H3DII-50 for under 1000 Euros, put the film back on the body and it said "back not compatible", like the H3D body that came with the H3DII-31 back.

[@vannoz66]

As a Hasselblad user, I loved this video! I would just like to correct one thing: while it’s true that the H series has been discontinued, I have got written ensurances by Hasselblad itself that the service is continuing for years to come. My local Hasselblad representative is still offering service for H1! And otherwise, all digital backs of the H series are also serviced by the Danish company hasselbladrepair, founded by former Hasselblad technicians. So, if things go south with your Hasselblad H there is still plenty of possibilities. Only caveat: I am based in Europe (Italy and Austria), I don’t know whether the situation could be more complicated in North America or Australia…

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks and thanks for sharing. I know in Australia they are no longer supported (Peter C tells me) so thanks for sharing that in Europe we still have some cover. I'll try to do more Hassy videos soon!

[@andydodson5718]

Ideally Matt, or any other H3D-39 owners out there: can anyone tell me what the recommended or maximum size CF card is ? I have a H3D coming and have dug out an old 2 GB card from a 20D I used to use to get it started but don't know how many tiff files it would hold.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

I got another 32GB card when buying the camera as I used those with my H3D-31.

[@StansburyStudiosInc]

Gotta love it!! Had one myself but since went back.. to my 120 roll film Hassy setup!

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Yes! Thanks. You did the right thing. Film is still king. I will still shoot film for all my important photos but now I have a backup H body for film so win win.

[@andydodson5718]

Can you tell me what CF card you used, or max size if known. I have a H3D-39 coming. Thanks

[@satyarod]

I took the plunge and waiting for battery charger to arrive. ☺️ What size CF card are you using or tether?

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Ha congrats! I use 32GB SanDisk Extreme. I've not tried teathered..

[@bastiaan.alexander]

🕺 one of the Hassies I really love is the h4d-60 or the h5d-60: 60mp ccd sensor with a sensor size of 54x40mm, and the files are not crazy huge (comparing to 80mp or 100mp sensors). Nice fat pixels. I was pondering whether I should put my h4d-60 on the market, but decided to keep it. The rendering and colours are so different. I just love it. Your clip reminds me of to take it out more often.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Great stuff! Another viewer also loves these. Yes both nice. Maybe I can get one to try/ use in the future!

[@rexypoooo]

That is a cool fun fact, I had no idea that the H series are on Fujinon glass! I wonder how heavy is the H31/39 compares to a RB67? If those Aptus back drop belows $800 I think I might pick one up

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Hey Rex, yes! It might be similar to my RZ. It's said to be 2,1kg but not sure if that's with 80mm lens. I think yes.

[@paulgood2218]

I just picked up a pair Nikon d100 to play with because of the old school sensor. Sometimes it's just fun to go back and find joy in the old things again.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks Paul, yes 100% and especially with the now much lower prices!

[@michaelmills2926]

yes , i still use my Nikon d100 and d70, fantastic old cameras , they give a film like image.......

[@erichramone7812]

Holy smoke your a great photographer 📸

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thank you!

[@LensForgotten]

What differences to you see with the models when you're pointing a larger beast of a camera at them vs like a Leica M?

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

It's my first shoot so can't tell yet but the model liked our photos so it was easy (as you probably saw)

[@Iamtino]

What adapter you used for the V lens to H body? try to find one but couldn't. thank you so much love your channel, Cheers!!

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Search Hassy CF adapter. They used to be silly expensive but better now I think

[@Skipsul]

Did you get any hands-on time withe Phase? Would love to see what you could do with it.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Maybe I'll ask Tobi next time and we compare both cameras!

[@petemcknight803]

That Phase One and IQ180 back setup looks very nice but its around 7k and up. His shots are amazing though!

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

He's a commercial photographer so uses with the best P1 lenses normally for paid work.

[@petemcknight803]

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom he is quite good. Definitely worth it for someone of his talent.

[@michaelmills2926]

great video, like the sound the shutter makes , sounds like a real camera, and it uses a CF card just like my Nikon d100 and d70, sometimes i think older cameras were made better... what do you think Matt ?

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

The sounds is great fun for sure. You know I love my older cameras!

[@randallbrander8157]

I knew You would go for a Medium Format camera. Cheers!

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Ha thanks. Amazing value now these cameras are old.

[@stevebarnett5048]

CCD sensor is the best ever! Why doesn’t somebody offer it as an alternative to CMOS today, they would have a good marketplace.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Yes it's like an M9 on steroids with AF and without corrosion! (Title of a future video haha)

[@Hissatsu5]

As a new amateur photographer I was able to get the bronica s2 (Japanese hassle in 120) love it and got a wall print worthy picture from it . I had to sell a good portion of my gear to afford the canon R8 to use as a general purpose camera it’s fun I am still playing with it . I took you advice and bought a canon L3 range finder i love it too and can’t wait for my next shoot in Galveston Needless to say I’m going broke from this hobby and enjoying it

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Nice! Haha sorry for any GAS, yes same. Creativity before rich haha.

[@n2kos]

I’m surprised you didn’t go for a Leica S2 cheap as chips now and much faster to use than the Hassie, better lenses, more pixels, much lighter too! Have you tried the S system??

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

The ones I saw were definitely not cheaper. I have used them yes and nice images but I enjoy Hassy too and prefer the modular design.

[@garyking1833]

Great video!! What’s the name of the h mount to v lens adapter that you use?

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks! I think it's called a CF adapter. I've had mine since 2016. They used to be silly expensive.

[@jls2975]

Hey this is my choice 😊 Wonderful colors and 3D rendering

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Great! I will share some colours when the shoot suits colour.

[@chilecayenne]

Very Nice!! I have my Hassy V System 120 camera....I love it. Hmm....something approximating 645 in digital? Darn...that's tempting. I may have to research all this. That Phase One setup you showed looked "WOW"...I'm afraid to look up the price for that, haha. I'm not familiar with the CCD sensor vs the modern CMOS ones....what makes them so special? Could you perhaps do a video that goes a bit more in-depth on the CCD sensor? I know some people rave about them....just never figured out why they did? Thanks for another great presentation....I always enjoy seeing your latest video pop up!! CC

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks CC! The V system is a classic. I love mine too. Yes 645 digital is the real deal! CCD are well known for nicer colours and more filmic rendering (hence the cult following for the LEICA M9 with the CCD before they switched to CMOS). Downside is poor low light performance. I'll try to do Leica vs H so you see CCD vs CMOS (I'm interested to see it myself!)

[@blende5.693]

CCD sensor? Great decision, I love my M9, iso 400 limit, but so amazing colors. Hasselblad CCD a dream!

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Yes! Like a big M9 and all the same quirks haha. Love it!

[@PhotoshootGuy]

Great choice. What’s your favorite portrait lens for this system? I recently picked up a Hasselblad 907X CFV 100c and I’m still waiting for my 90mm that’s backordered. I’m thinking about adapting one of the H system lenses. Also your choice of models as well as your photos are impeccable.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks Bob, yes I'm picky with my models! The best is the 100 f2.2 for portraits. I used to own it and re bought so you'll see it in a future video. ( I was also a must with max ISO 200.. I need 2.2 vs 2.8 haha (fastest H lens*)

[@bastiaan.alexander]

HC 100mm f2.2. But... the XCD 80mm f1.9 is really a beast for the X/907X cameras :-)

[@alexk7046]

Ayy! You wound up going with the Hassy! I've got an H5 body I only have a film back for. Maybe I'll spring for one of those 50mp CCDs.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Yes! Pure luck that I saw the silly low prices now and the X2D wasn't what I needed. Very happy. Yes look for digital backs and great you have the film back already. Nice.

[@RS-Amsterdam]

Nice camera and the shots are wonderful. And I don't want to ruin the fun but those shot from the Phase One ......😮🎉😊

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks Rob! Yes bolting a AE lens to a high MP CCD sensor is tough to compete with haha

[@TobiasSpranger]

Thank you Robert! :-) Matt, it's not competition, it's just a inspiration. ;-)

[@RS-Amsterdam]

@@TobiasSpranger What ?.....,. man, second best is first loser 😂😜🤣 Just kidding. Love the PhaseOne images. Great stuff, both of you. Thanks for sharing

[@zoltankaparthy9095]

Smashing! Yes, you know I am an X2D fanboy. HB is great for color and IQ. Yours with the CCD has to be sweet and I would like to see it alongside the X2D. The mono looks great. Your session and the shots are just great. Going in you are really good so the chisel will not much change the sculpture, but it does. And there is a lot to be said for the joy of a camera that trips your switches. It makes the work that much more fun. The PO looks just great! I am amazed at the color and dimensionality. But, again, how would your HB do alongside it or an X2D? Anyway, it is great to see you this happy with your new tool. It will make your successes greater. Your work is great and just seems to get greater. The downside is repairs. Cheers.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks Sandy! Yes I must do a X2D vs H video if I get a chance and yes I will try to share some nice colour shots in a future vid. Excited for the next shoot!

[@reyesismymate]

Hello Matt! Great video! I currently have a H3D-ii 39mp myself so unfortunately l filmback support, but I also have a H2 which does…now need to shell out a kidney or three for a film back! Where abouts are you based in the UK? I might be getting my hands on another Hasselblad of interest which I’d be happy for you to test out next time you come to London 😊 I also am a 500 series owner too, so interesting and intriguing range of tools to experiment and learn with!

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Great! Yes sadly the film backs are pricey as in demand. I’m near London so message me via the MrLeica.com blog if you’d like try to arrange something. (I posted a new Hassy video last night ..title says M9*)

[@reyesismymate]

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Many thanks for your reply! I’m just writing a message to you now on the Blog 👌🏽

[@reyesismymate]

Finally, sent!

[@NullN8]

Would love to see a video/review of the pixii max, it is a French brand, digital full frame range finder without a lcd screen. For 3,999 euro new!!

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Yes if a student ever brings one to a workshop I can try to share it and gives my first thoughts.

[@SavedbybGrace]

Nice one Matt!

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thank you!

[@photographiezautrement]

My everyday camera is a Hasselblad H5D-60 with a « full frame MF CCD sensor ». Ad it is from far the better camera I ever use (and I used all kind of cameras, even most recent ones. CMOS are getting better, but they are not at CCD level for colors, particularly for skin tones (I do beauty shots for brands).

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Great stuff! Peter C swears by his H6D-50 s too if i'm correct. I think he now has 3 so has backups. Yes I love the CCD look and these older models are great value now. The 60MP back is the Dalsa sensor (not Kodak) as you probably know. Both are nice.

[@photographiezautrement]

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom yes Dalsa. Thanks 🙏

[@bastiaan.alexander]

I'm working with the 60mp CCD dalsa sensor as well. I just love it. Before the 60mp, I worked with the 50mp ccd kodak sensor. There is a difference in looks between these two CCD sensors but it is very subtle.

[@michaeltaylor3835]

Which lens? Sharp and close focus!

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

See Flickr I forget. 80mm f2.8 HC kit lens or CF 120/4 macro

[@robertsakowski]

The autofocus is such a slow pain and they need so much light. But I also really like the look and feel of this older digital MF Cameras.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks Robert. I’m used to MF so for me the AF is an absolute breeze! I do single shot and pulse the shutter anyway so works great. It needs light for sure but LOVE the results and worth the limitations. I’m totally converted! More videos to come!

[@sbills]

The H-series is a great camera series from Hasselblad. I had the H1 camera and only shot film with it. It was a huge disappointment when they discontinued the H line.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Agreed! I've had some great shots with my H2 and now these digitals are so affordable it'll be great to shoot both side by side.

[@sbills]

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Hope to see some more videos of the H system.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

@@sbills you will, it’s too good!

[@andyvan5692]

hey Matt, I shoot a H1{Phase One P45+} and H2{CFH-22} they are both great, as they are simple cameras, non of the AF flaff, canon has, easy menus, and film and digital on the one platform, also the neg. they use a proprietary raw file format FFF so you NEED Phocus to convert these into tiffs, or such so lightroom can work on them, but... wait, look into the shadow recovery!!- shoot a market stall (the food in the window), you will be surprised what you can get back!, the 17 stops of dynamic range, ISNT a claim, its reality, and the bokeh and subject separation, wow, I shoot film 500s, and cant go back to anything smaller.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

@@andyvan5692 great stuff Andy! Yes loving the big sensor!

[@andyvan5692]

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom one other point, as you have the H3D the shutter speed max, isn't exactly correct, You can use the orange square lenses(HCD), which have a top speed of 1/2000 as this latter gen leaf shutter is a new design. My earlier cameras can't use them, so we are limited to the HC lenses, with the 1/800 or 1/1000 speed top.

[@davidellinsworth3299]

With the resurgance (and increasing prices) of CCD sensor cameras I wouldn't be surprised if we see a brand new one coming soon

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

We can hope! I love the look of CCD

[@pdp11]

The supply chain and tooling required to produce CCD sensors of this quality doesn't exist any more.

[@jlwilliams]

The photos look really nice, although your photos always look nice on KZbin even when you're shooting with some kack Soviet camera. But I'll bet models are more impressed by a camera that says "Hasselblad" on it than by one that says "Kneb" 😹 I'm not sold on the superiority of CCD, though. I still use one CCD camera, but last summer I did a side-by-side series with it vs. a more recent CMOS camera; the images did look different from each other, but one wasn't better than the other, and it was pretty easy to edit the CMOS files to look nearly identical to the CCD files. (MisterLeica CCD preset, anyone?) I suspect this is another case like the one of using a monochrome camera vs. shooting with an RGB camera and converting the files to monochrome; the people who love their monochrome (or CCD) cameras are positive they can see a difference, but nobody else can see it because we don't believe hard enough...

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Ha thanks James! Most models don't care about the label on the camera as long as the photos look good! Yes i'd like to do a similar test Hassy vs Leica (and compare sensor, format, rendering, colours etc). Stay tuned!

[@PhilipRanson-d5t]

Your photos are beautiful,do the girls suggest the poses or is it your knowledge of what looks good,always enjoy this show so thanks for sharing.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks Philip, it's mostly me requesting. directing but if they do something good on their own then bonus. I requested the clothes as pre-visualised this shot some weeks before then posed it up on the day. (See the eBook when it comes out)

[@dezfoto7534]

Haha, I was looking at that exact camera and thinking “pretty good deal” a few days ago!

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

No way! It was perfect for me as I had the items missing from the listing. Some great deals out there!

[@dezfoto7534]

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Sure are! Seems like inventory here is better than back home in LA too, I've seen a lot of good deals. I'm still using an H2 with Phase One p25 myself, so I can switch between film and digital on the same body.

[@Juventinos]

i haven't seen this video yet, but right off the bat, why didn't you get the 50??!

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

39MP already made me buy a new laptop. 50MP was more than I need!

[@Prinz-19]

Hi Matt! I love my h3dii 31 too. Bought it thanks to your and Peter Coulson’s inspiration… One question though, why did you bother showing the pictures on the screen to your model? The screen is almost completely useless as you said for yourself…😂

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Great! The 31 is 1 stop better in low light too. There was enough on the screen to show she looked great even if I couldn't see if it was in focus haha.

[@bradl2636]

Safe to say I didn’t guess that. First time I saw one of these in the wild was 2007 or 2008 in NYC.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Ha thanks Brad! I try to keep things interesting! :)

[@fellowcitizen]

Looks fantastic

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks!

[@peterheasman8883]

Quite spectacular 👍

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks Peter!

[@jasongold6751]

Great video! I luv my CCD cameras,Perfect BW! Colors close to Kodachrome 64 NOT 25! Slow speeds , Lo ISO! Price of Hassie? Gotta be really inexpensive, with ZERO factory support!!If I was still a pro? NOPE!

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Yes, love CCD! Yes cheaper now no support.

[@lensman5762]

For your line of work, this was the most sensible option. Get rid of the Leicas and just concentrate on the Hassy. Although the camera reminded me of Peter Coulson, but the photos actually had more than a hint of Lindberg which is not a bad thing. Very nice, and that young lady was a delight to work with.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks very kind! Yes I meant to say that in the video.. as a portrait guy these types of cameras are really nice. Yes PC' swears by his. No editing on any photo, all RAW+preset so looks promising once I get better with the new full setup (incl. different lighting etc)

[@webersteve1547]

This modell is awsome! I mean yes, your content is awsome too 😅😂

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Yes I spend my life looking for the best. Often flying to look for models. Thanks!

[@robertobreve8623]

Cool photos!

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks Roberto!

[@Millicente]

Great photos but great model and great photographer is a failsafe combo!

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Haha yes I did cheat a little but I wanted a good model to test my new camera with so it was just lucky timing.

[@Lanesra71]

Can the H3D-39 take a film back Matt?

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Yes I’m using that combo too. See the latest blog post and latest video. I shot film & digital in latest trip

[@michaeltaylor3835]

80MP CCD Phase One backs looked nice - but still expensive! Also 50-400 ISO is the useable range at 80MP - not suited to low light. Slow and heavy compared with light fast highly integrated modern systems.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks for sharing! Yes mine is 50-200 but I’m making it work well for me and worth the weight.

[@michaeltaylor3835]

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Hi Matt, if it does what you want, then it's worthwhile! :))

[@FastAkira]

I was excited to see CCD colors, Too bad i only saw black and white, brother , It doesnt make any sense lol

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

I hear you. It was a miserable grey day in London with a model in grey. Next time!

[@Christopher_D_]

Amazing model.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks! I try to find the best.

[@MarttiSuomivuori]

I am happy just looking at the images you made. I'll buy another car or something.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Haha thanks!

[@---us7qf]

€38, 000 at the time of release. WOW. I wonder what the Hasselblad H6D 100 is going for these days?

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

I think the H6D-100c was similar when released (don't quote me on that!) ..I remember just 50MP backs being like 11K+

[@---us7qf]

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom GOODNESS! Well, if the screen on the H6D-100C is anything like the X2D back screen, and the UI anywhere as smooth, with the lenses top notch, I'd say that it should be an interesting buy, now that the line is discontinued. My only worry, is that you can no longer get them serviced by Hasselblad.

[@raygeary1698]

Doesn't matter what camera you use if your photographer you take. Good images. Generally 😂

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Ha thanks

[@crissignori7482]

Why not a H6D 50C ?

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Price difference is huge! It's more for fun than for paying clients. (39MP is also plenty for me)

[@crissignori7482]

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom I think you have enough paying clients

[@314LA]

Cool, Man!

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks!

[@stuartmeador8993]

Enjoy !

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks Stuart!

[@sunny16portraits]

No one in 2024: Upgrading from my H2D to a H3D seems like a sensible idea. Matt: Hold my camera. Also no one: hold my Hasselblad H3D with manual focus telelens one handed while holding a reflector in the other hand 😂 Definitely fantastic photos Matt but I guess you know that already !

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Haha, one handed with MF & 120 macro at 1/125 was stretching it haha. Slightly missed focus as a result (that lens had no AF so was rocking body to focus like with M3 at 0.7m).

[@photographiezautrement]

Very nice intense photos.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thank you!

[@TheKunstlich]

U know what? Keep the camera, let me have the model!

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Haha. Model photography is what you make it. See my new ebook. This only happened as I searched the internet looking for nice faces and wrote to her.

[@justcallmesando]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks!

[@tafar-jk1dy]

So next time an Afghan box camera ?🤣

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Haha maybe. I’ve already got the LF cameras!

[@arrangearrange]

Peter Coulson style

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Yes I need to mention him in the next related video!

[@Mrtragg]

I predict that this camera will soon be back on eBay.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

I’ve own one since 2016 of some sort so I know what I’m getting into. Even if I only use it with a film back it’s a keeper. Stop by in 12 months to check!

[@jensruckert4763]

The only reason that has kept me from buying such a camera - it is ridiculously ugly (for my eyes). And haptics as well the look of a camera are decisive for me… but as a Hasselblad user -500 series- I am thinking of getting a digital back for them. So I can use film as well as a digital sensor…

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Nice, yes I get it. Sure not as pretty as a 500 (or a Leica) but a top performer.

[@pobutscrackerbox]

😄

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks!

[@bodythetan]

Insane iq

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks, yes and prices are so low for what you get!

[@Riornaldo]

You are digging deep here.... go back to bed!!

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Yes it’s dangerous territory. I’ll be Mr Hasselblad soon. It’s a fantastic piece of kit!