Hasselblad H6D-100c
Announced April 7, 2016
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Reviewer Consensus
Mediocre
The Hasselblad H6D-100c delivers exceptional image quality and dynamic range through its massive sensor, yet it remains a specialized tool that requires users to navigate significant operational limitations. While the True Focus system and tactile controls enhance the shooting experience, the camera is hampered by challenging ergonomics and workflow inefficiencies.
Weighted from 9 reviewer scores
Pros
- Superior image quality with excellent tones, low noise, and high dynamic range
- Large sensor provides a distinct three-dimensional look and creamy bokeh
- Effective True Focus system that maintains eye sharpness during recomposition
- Compact form factor capable of full-width sensor readout for video
- Tactile physical controls reduce reliance on digital menus
Cons
- Workflow frustrations including slow file processing, large file sizes, and lack of storage monitoring
- Optical issues including chromatic aberration, barrel distortion, and highlight color shifts
- Limited suitability for handheld use, fast action, or video
- High cost and aging hardware components like the screen and battery system
- Inconvenient operational quirks like live view resets and difficult audio recording
- Launch price $32,995 (USD)
- Sensor 100MP Medium Format CMOS
- Video 4K 25p
- Stabilization None
- Burst 1.5 fps electronic
Expert Reviews
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This camera is not everyone’s cut of tea. However, working around its restrictions you can get very nice images in the right conditions.
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The Hasselblad H6D-100c has the worst rolling shutter I’ve ever seen. This is not something you would ever want to shoot with, unless you really are after the medium format look… which is quite nice to be honest.
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As much as you might want to wish it not to be true, the other 35mm bodies with near half the resolution and a quarter of the area simply don't compare. This camera is in a league of its own.
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The H6D is supposed to be their flagship, however the performance is mediocre at best. It's disappointing, to say the least.
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Image quality, the tones out of the file at the RAW files are excellent, noise is low, it is everything people say that medium format is.
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If you are the type of creative pro who is constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, these machines will massively expand your boundaries immediately and give you plenty of room to grow.
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Besides the many good things you get with this camera system, what I really like and find fascinating [...] is the True Focus setting here which I demonstrated before in the video and that really works.
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From the spectacular imaging right down to the spot on display this camera rocks.
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Frankly speaking, the H6D-100c is a whole lot of camera that requires a certain caliber of photographer to handle it. The quality is amazing, and for fine art photography, it’s definitely worth the investment.
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