HASSELBLAD UNVEILS THE X2D 100C EARTH EXPLORER LIMITED EDITION, AN EXCLUSIVE KIT FOR ADVENTUROUS PHOTOGRAPHERS
The Limited Edition Includes a Hasselblad X2D 100C Camera Body, XCD 55V Lens and Accessories
The Hasselblad X2D 100C Earth Explorer Limited Edition is a unique kit designed for photographers who explore and capture the beauty of Earth’s natural landscapes. Limited to 1,000 units worldwide, this exclusive edition combines the exceptional features of the Hasselblad X2D 100C with a Tundra Brown exterior, a color inspired by the Nordic landscapes.
Tundra Brown, a hue native to Hasselblad’s homeland, stands out among the captivating spectrum of colours found in the natural world. Daring adventurers search out unique colours like this, venturing into extreme environments with courage and determination, capturing the extraordinary with unwavering dedication. Utilizing the Hasselblad Natural Colour Solution (HNCS), they accurately depict the shades of the Nordic tundra and other landscapes, inviting a broader audience to admire nature’s allure and distinct hues.
EMBARK AND DISCOVER WITH THE EXPLORER KIT
Designed to honour the spirit of exploration and inspire the creative journey, the kit includes the Hasselblad X2D 100C Earth Explorer Limited Edition camera body, an XCD 2,5/55V lens, a limited-edition camera strap, UV filter, X System battery charging hub, and two X System batteries. These accessories provide users everything they need to embark on their next great adventure right away.
NATURE’S PALETTE – TUNDRA BROWN
Inspired by the resilient ecosystem of the Nordic tundra, where life thrives in harsh conditions, the Tundra Brown colour embodies the spirit of perseverance that Hasselblad aims to convey with the Earth Explorer Limited Edition. The colour melds the grey-green of the arctic vegetation with the deep brown of the soil, reinforcing the minimalist elegance of the camera’s metal body.
EXCLUSIVE FEATURES AND DESIGN
Each kit features a laser-engraved “Earth Explorer” and a unique serial number from 0001 to 1000 on the side of the camera body, ensuring a one-of-a-kind identity. The unique “Earth Explorer” start-up screen heralds the start of an extraordinary creative journey whenever the camera is turned on.
The exterior of the kit’s limited-edition strap is made from eco-friendly recycled plastics interlaced with traditional weaving techniques. The interior uses high-tech, soft, skin-friendly fabric for outstanding performance, lightweight comfort, and easy maintenance. It features hand-embroidered “Hasselblad” text on its exterior and a precision laser-engraved “Earth Explorer” on the interior.
The Hasselblad X2D 100C Earth Explorer Limited Edition is priced at USD $13,999 / EUR €14,999 and is available to purchase online [B&H Store ] and at selected retail stores worldwide. For more information, visit www.hasselblad.com.
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Headquartered in Sweden, renowned around the globe. Since 1941, Hasselblad cameras have inspired photographers to create classic masterpieces and capture many iconic images, including documenting the historical moment of the first humans on the Moon. For over 80 years, Hasselblad has expanded the boundary of photographic storytelling with its excellent image quality, exquisite Scandinavian design, and meticulous craftsmanship, equipping customers with the ability and inspiration to create excellent images.
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The first sample image of vivo X200 has been released. The phone will be officially launched on October 14th. In addition to the X200 and X200 Pro, a new version with a 6.3-inch straight screen will be added, possibly named X200S. All three models will be powered by the latest Dimensity 9400 processor and support 90W wired charging. The X200 and X200 Pro will feature a 6000mAh or larger capacity battery, while the X200S is expected to have a battery capacity of around 5600mAh.
In terms of imaging, the vivo X200 may adopt a full-focal length 50MP triple camera system, covering ultra-wide-angle, main focal length, and telephoto lenses. The main camera will be a 1/1.56-inch Sony IMX921 sensor with a maximum aperture of f/1.57, accompanied by a Samsung JN1 wide-angle lens and a Sony IMX882 telephoto lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.57 and 70mm focal length. It will support 10x hybrid super-resolution computing.
TNC take
Is it even real? After looking at the first sample image from the Vivo X200, which was shared by a well-known Chinese source that often leaks camera news and information, I was regularly checkin their pages on the go for updates. What I found was a sample image from the upcoming Vivo X200 Pro smartphone. When I saw the image of the Moon, I thought it wasn’t possible without using an APS-C or full-frame camera paired with at least a 600 to 800mm focal length lens.
Even with such a setup, or an even longer focal length lens, capturing a clear image of the Moon can be challenging. But what truly amazed me was that the X200’s camera also captured part of a building clearly in the same frame. Achieving this kind of dynamic range (HDR) capture with a camera is extremely difficult, especially capturing both the Moon and a building in one shot, you have to punch multiple frames together to create a HDR. Even with advanced photography skills, it’s hard to manage the exposures of such different subjects in a single frame.
Smartphones these days are doing wonders, without a doubut and I was completely speechless after seeing this particular sample image. It seemed impossible to achieve such results with a typical camera setup, even one costing twice as much as the Vivo X200. And to replicate this with a standard camera would require not only top-notch equipment but also exceptional photography and editing skills, blending HDR images in Photoshop. The quality of this smartphone image left me utterly speechless.
This statement is coming out from Nikon President Masaaki Tokunari, Yomiuri Shimbun (Japanese publisher) has published an interview with the Nikon President recently.
Take a look at the summary
Chinese Wealthy People and Indian Wedding Photographers Preferring Nikon
Our decision to focus on mid to high-end models, professional models, and mirrorless cameras in the 2020s has worked better than expected. The Chinese market is a typical example. Sales are high because the wealthy are looking for cameras rather than smartphones. India is also growing. The country has a large population, but there is also a large demand for weddings.
Nikon President Masaaki Tokunari also thinks that the saturation point has now arrived, now both smartphone and Mirrorless cameras can co-exist together
We are now in an age where smartphones and digital cameras can coexist. Global sales of digital cameras have fallen to one-twentieth of their peak. However, domestic companies are doing well. What is going on? As I understand it, the act of taking photos has spread with the spread of smartphones. In the days of film cameras, you had to develop the film, but with digital cameras, that’s unnecessary. Nowadays, you can post photos online right away, and there are social networking sites like Instagram and Facebook. I think smartphones have broadened the base. As a result, our high-end models, which are at the top of the camera pyramid, are selling well.
It’s hard to capture the decisive moment with a smartphone. Smartphones have taught us the joy of sharing our shooting with the public, and the number of people using them has increased. For this reason, interchangeable lens cameras, including those from other companies, are doing well compared to compact digital cameras and cameras with non-interchangeable lenses.
More of the interview – about the future and RED acquisition
(Regarding the review of production bases) The purpose is to improve production capacity. To make high-precision lenses. We will invest 100 billion yen and gradually renovate our factories by 2030. First in Tochigi. Many of our lenses are made in Thailand, and high-performance lenses are produced in Tochigi.
We have acquired Red, a US camera manufacturer. The Z mount is expected to be used in filming as well. We would like to use our channels to promote it in India, a major film country. There is no doubt that this field is an area where market expansion is expected.
As per the tipster, the Mass production of the K1 Mark III camera is about to start in October 2024, so it does make a bit of sense the recently registered R0710 Model is a Pentax K-1 Mark III camera. Take a look at the set of information shared by the tipster of the Pentax forum of Germany
Pentax K-1 Mark II was officially announced on March 27, 2018. This full-frame DSLR camera is an update to the original Pentax K-1
Former registrations:
R01010: Pentax K-1 Mark II
R02010: Ricoh GR III
R02020: Ricoh Theta Z1
R02050: Ricoh WG-6
R02060: Ricoh G900
R02070: Ricoh G900SE
R03010: Pentax K-3 Mark III
R03030: Ricoh Theta SC2
R03040: Ricoh WG-70
R04010 → Unreleased
R07010 → Unreleased
Pentax K1 Mark III Latest information
For Ricoh, the K1 III must cover two markets: the 645Z (medium format) we also provide full-frame customers. I would time come from a housing price of approx. €4,000 (+/-) comes out. The most important new features:
– SAFOX 14 Autofocus-System
– New full format sensor, comes back from Sony, in the prototypes there are 3 different sensors, for the series I tap on the 61M BSI CMOS Mio. Pixel sensor. (Later may still be a version with lower resolution but larger pixel size for high ISO values and astrophotography.)
– Fast, no VERY FAST image sequence – Pentax is expected to take the lead !!!
– 4K (and higher) video (but a video camera is still not for me…)
– USB C (3.2) port
The new gimmicks:
– Joystick
– Touchscreen (switchable luckily)
– New Smart functions (including those that the K3 III does not yet have)
– Bluetooth / WiFi
– New control software for mobile phones (with Liveview…)
The good things remain:
– GPS installed
– Astrotracer installed
– button lighting
– Very solid workmanship very good haptics
– Of course the optical viewfinder (but significant improvements in information display)
These infos are my status as of August 2024 – serial production is scheduled to start in Vietnam in October.
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We will post an update as soon as we get any new information, stay tuned.
Leica has launched the M11-D, a special part of the M11 family. This camera doesn’t have a rear display. Instead, it comes with a dedicated ISO. Leica believes this change helps photographers focus more on the basics of photography—like composition, aperture, shutter speed, & ISO. Even though it’s simple, the M11-D is a modern digital camera. It has a 60MP sensor that can take five full-resolution pictures every second. Plus, it has 256GB of internal storage and works with UHS-II SD cards, letting you use up to 2TB.
When it comes to connections, it offers Bluetooth & Wi-Fi for pairing with smartphones. You also get USB-C for transferring data & charging. The camera features Leica’s Content Credentials system too. This means users can check if and how an image has been edited.
This isn’t the first time Leica made a digital without a screen. They did something similar before with the M10 series, which was also at those who love pure photography. Staying true to its clean design idea, the M11-D removes the famous red Leica badge on the front and replaces with a plain black flathead screw. The name “Leica” is engraved on the top plate instead.
The M11-D is priced at $9,395 and is available for preorder now. It costs $400 more than the regular M11. That higher price not only accounts for no screen but also for the much bigger internal storage — four times larger than what you get with the M11’s 64GB.
20 key features of the Leica M11-D:
60MP full-frame BSI CMOS sensor
Leica Maestro III image processor
ISO range from 64 to 50,000
14-bit color depth
Optical viewfinder with rangefinder focus system
No rear LCD screen for analog-style shooting
Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for connectivity
Digital app integration for image control
All-metal, weather-resistant body
Magnesium alloy chassis
Silent electronic shutter up to 1/16,000s
64GB built-in memory
Supports M-mount lenses
2GB buffer for continuous shooting
4.5 fps burst rate
External EVF support
Ultra-low power consumption
Durable, scratch-resistant black finish
USB-C for charging and data transfer
Customizable control buttons
TNC take: Everything is perfect in this announcement, but the camera is missing out on the RED DOT, which Leica is known for. I think they should give options to users on whether they want to carry the legacy or not
This is Nikon’s first move after the acquisition of RED Camera. Initially, they introduced a LUT (Look-Up Table) that exhibits a color profile similar to RED Cinema cameras for their Nikon mirrorless system cameras, specifically those capable of recording in log format. However, this is just a small step towards a major announcement ?, the btw, we have already shared our wishlist for Nikon next RED Komodo camera with Z Mount – Nikon KOMODO Z – What Can We Expect from Nikon?
The Digital Photography Review team has recorded videos with all new LUTs and has demonstrated them beautifully, allowing you to see the color differences, contrast types, and dynamic range each lens provides.
As per the tip we had from an unknown source, Sony has scheduled a camera announcement, the timeline he shared with us is between the last week of October and Early Nov 2024, and you can expect a major announcement.
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TNC Take: As we always say we can take it with a grain of salt, let’s cross our fingers and wait for a surpriseee
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