Hasselblad H4D-31 Digital Autofocus Medium Format Camera Body, Gray with Back {31MP}

Hasselblad H4D-31: Medium Format Resolution With Integrated Autofocus

The H4D-31 pairs a 31MP medium format sensor with an integrated digital back, so there's no separate back to sync or manage. It's a self-contained system built into the H4D body, with autofocus that brings real usability to medium format work than forcing you into manual-focus-only operation.

That integrated design matters. Instead of piecing together a body, a back, and a mount adapter from three different eras of Hasselblad gear, you get one gray-bodied unit that handles focus and image capture together. For photographers who've dealt with the complexity of modular medium format setups, that simplicity alone is a reason to shoot this camera.

The Hasselblad H mount ties you into the H-series lens lineup, built for the sensor size this back demands. A 31MP medium format sensor still outresolves full frame sensors of any generation in terms of physical capture area, and the tonal rendering that comes with that sensor size shows up clearly in studio and location work alike.

This is a camera for photographers who want medium format image quality without sacrificing autofocus convenience.

Who It's For

Studio portrait photographers get autofocus on a medium format body, letting them work at wider apertures with confidence instead of relying on manual focus and a loupe. Commercial and product photographers benefit from the 31MP medium format sensor's rendering and detail retention on tabletop and catalog work where files get scrutinized at full size. Landscape shooters who've moved up from full frame will find the sensor size delivers a different quality of tonal transition and depth. Photographers already invested in Hasselblad H-mount glass get a body that uses that glass natively, without adapters or compromises in autofocus performance.

Key Features

• 31MP medium format sensor with integrated digital back
• Autofocus built into H4D body eliminates separate back management
• Hasselblad H mount compatible with H-series lenses
• Gray body construction
• Self-contained system combining body and back as single unit

FAQ

What makes the H4D-31 different from other medium format bodies?

The digital back is built into the camera body itself rather than mounted as a removable module, so you're not managing a separate back or dealing with sync issues between body and back. The autofocus system is integrated into that same body, which is a significant usability difference in the medium format world.

Can I use my existing Hasselblad lenses with the H4D-31?

Yes, the H4D-31 uses the Hasselblad H mount, so it's compatible with the entire H-series lens lineup.

Is 31MP enough resolution for large prints or heavy cropping?

31MP on a medium format sensor gives you more physical capture area than any full-frame camera, which translates to better tonality and detail density in the final file. Whether that's enough depends on your output size, but medium format generally outresolves full-frame capture.

Does the H4D-31 focus automatically?

Yes, it has integrated autofocus built into the body, unlike some medium format cameras that force manual focus only.

What color is the H4D-31 body?

Gray.

How does medium format image quality compare to full-frame digitals?

The larger sensor size captures more light and detail in a single frame, which shows up as better tonal separation and finer gradation, especially in studio and controlled lighting work. The physical sensor area advantage is substantial compared to full-frame.