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Hasselblad X1D-50C Mirrorless Medium Format Camera Body, Silver
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$2,173.00
Hasselblad X1D-50C: medium format in a 725g mirrorless body.
The X1D-50C put a 51MP, 44 x 33mm CMOS sensor into a weather-sealed, rangefinder-style body that weighs 725g, less than most full-frame DSLRs of its era. That sensor demands discipline from the shooter. At 2.3 fps and with contrast-detection autofocus, this camera rewards a methodical approach: compose carefully, focus deliberately, expose correctly. When you do, the files are exceptional. Shutter speeds run from 1/2000 sec down to 68 seconds on the mechanical shutter, and the leaf shutter in XCD lenses syncs with flash across that entire range, a meaningful advantage for studio and location lighting work.
The body itself is milled aluminum with a touch-driven interface built around a 3-inch, 920k-dot touchscreen. A 2.36M-dot EVF handles framing in bright conditions. Dual SD slots, USB 3.0 for tethered shooting at up to 5 Gbps, built-in Wi-Fi, GPS, and both a mic input and headphone jack round out a spec sheet that was designed for controlled, professional environments. Square and X-Pan panoramic aspect ratios are available natively, which speaks directly to photographers who think in those formats. The silver colorway is as much a statement as a finish, this camera does not try to disappear.
Who It's For
Landscape photographers who work from a tripod benefit from the 44 x 33mm sensor's tonal depth and the 68-second shutter ceiling for long exposures. Studio portrait and still life shooters get flash sync at any shutter speed via the XCD leaf shutter, plus tethered live view over USB 3.0 at 5 Gbps. Fine art photographers drawn to square composition can shoot natively in 1:1 without cropping in post. Documentary photographers who need medium format portability without a rolling case will find the 725g body and weather sealing practical in the field.
Key Features
- 51MP medium-format CMOS sensor (44 x 33mm) with no optical low-pass filter
- Hasselblad X lens mount with leaf-shutter flash sync across full 1/2000-68 second range
- Weather-sealed milled aluminum body, 725g with battery
- 2.36M-dot electronic viewfinder with 100% coverage
- 3-inch 920k-dot touchscreen with smartphone-style interface
- Contrast-detection autofocus with instant manual focus override
- 2.3 fps continuous shooting, USB 3.0 tethering at 5 Gbps
- Native support for 1:1 square and X-Pan panoramic aspect ratios
FAQ
- How fast is the autofocus?
- Contrast-detection AF is deliberate, not quick. Subjects need to hold still; this isn't a camera for fleeting expressions or fast-moving targets. The tradeoff is precision-when it locks, it's locked.
- Can you use flash with the leaf shutter?
- Yes, across the entire 1/2000 to 68-second range. That's the real advantage of the XCD lenses' integral leaf shutters over traditional focal-plane designs. Full flash sync speed at any shutter speed is a serious tool for studio and location work.
- What's the burst rate like?
- 2.3 fps. Not a speed camera. Plan your shots and compose before you press the shutter. The slow frame rate forces a methodical approach that rewards discipline.
- Is the battery life good enough for a day of shooting?
- Battery life is typical for a mirrorless camera of this era. Carry a spare, especially if you're tethering or using the EVF extensively in bright conditions. The battery connector is proprietary, so spares are camera-specific.
- What about the video capabilities?
- 1080p25 and 720p25 only, H.264 codec, no manual control over video settings. Video was an afterthought on this camera. If video matters to your work, look elsewhere.
- Can the LCD screen tilt or flip?
- No, it's fixed. The 3-inch touchscreen is bright and sharp with 920k dots, but it doesn't articulate. Framing is straightforward-no creative angles from behind your back.
- How portable is this really compared to other medium format cameras?
- At 725g, it's roughly half the weight of conventional digital medium format bodies. Smaller than most full-frame DSLRs of its era. You can pocket it in a large coat, but it doesn't disappear-the silver finish and Hasselblad branding announce what you're carrying.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Sensor | Medium Format (44 x 33 mm) |
| Resolution | 51.0 MP |
| Mount | Hasselblad X |
| Burst Rate | 2.3 |
| Shutter Speed | 68 sec |
| Video | 1,920 x 1,080 (25p) |
| Stabilization | No |
| Viewfinder | Electronic |
| Card Slots | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots |
| Connectivity | Built-In |
| Battery | Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Pack (3,200 mAh) |
| Video Format | H.264 |
| Body Color | Silver |
| Image Ratio | 1:1, 4:3 |
| Uncompressed Format | RAW |
| Manual Focus | Yes |
| Articulated LCD | Fixed |
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Screen Dots | 920,000 |
| Screen Type | TFT LCD |
| External Flash | Yes (Nikon compatible) |
| Microphone | Stereo |
| Speaker | Mono |
| Microphone Port | Yes |
| Headphone Port | Yes |
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| HDMI | Yes (Mini-HDMI) |
| Wireless Standard | 802.11b/g/n/ac |
| GPS | Built-In |
| Dimensions | 150 x 98 x 71 mm (5.92 x 3.86 x 2.81") |
| Weight | 725 g (1.60 lb / 25.57 oz) |
This description was generated using AI based on KEH's internal product standards, product expertise, and knowing what customers care about most. While we strive for accuracy, details may vary by individual item.
| Brand Name | Hasselblad |
|---|---|
| Flash System | Nikon i-TTL |
| Focus Type | Autofocus (lens motor) |
| Lens Mount | Hasselblad X |
| Memory Card Type | SD, SDHC, SDHC UHS-I, SDXC, SDXC UHS-I |
