Hasselblad X2D 100C Review

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Welcome to Hasselblad X2D 100C Review. The Hasselblad X2D 100C is a dream camera for many photographers. It’s stunning—sleek metal body, minimal buttons, and that signature orange shutter button. It feels solid, luxurious, and well-balanced in your hands. This is a camera that screams craftsmanship.

Design & Handling

Hasselblad kept things simple. The X2D has a tilting touchscreen (finally), a new top display, and a clean button layout. The menu system is one of the best touch interfaces on any camera—smooth and intuitive, unlike most clunky camera UIs. The only downside? You have to use the touchscreen—no dials or buttons for navigating menus.

Image Quality & Performance

The 102MP medium-format sensor delivers jaw-dropping detail, which is both a blessing and a curse. Every pore, stray hair, and imperfection is there. Colors are spot-on, dynamic range is fantastic, and the files have a unique look. Autofocus is better than previous Hasselblads, but still nowhere near fast. And forget continuous AF—tracking isn’t an option. Also, there’s no monochrome preview mode, which is a bummer for B&W shooters.

Shooting Experience

The X2D is not a quick shooter. The viewfinder takes a second to turn on, the camera itself takes a few seconds to boot, and it gets hot even in normal use. But it has in-body stabilization (a first for Hasselblad), a 1TB built-in SSD (so memory cards aren’t a must), and sync speeds up to 1/4000s thanks to leaf shutters in the lenses—great for flash users.

Who Is This Camera For?

Not for casual shooters, that’s for sure. The X2D demands patience and skill. It forces you to slow down and be intentional with every shot. If you know what you’re doing and want the absolute best image quality in a beautifully designed package, it’s an amazing tool. But if you’re after speed, autofocus performance, or versatility, look elsewhere.