Hasselblad X2D II - The Ultimate Review (The ghost is discovered)
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Video Description
The Hasselblad X2D II has finally arrived - but is it the game-changing upgrade professionals were waiting for, or just a subtle refresh? After months of beta testing this new medium format camera, I put it through everything from fashion shoots to low-light tests, stabilisation challenges, and head-to-head comparisons with the original X2D. In this in-depth review, I uncover both the biggest improvements and the hidden caveats - including one “ghost in the machine” that most reviews won’t show you. VIEWERS PLEASE NOTE: If you’re watching this video please note that the contents below are not in a particular order as I have to revert back and forth to cross reference certain features. I contemplated providing chapters but I felt that a review of this depth with a variety of real world tests meant the complete video delivers the best information. New ergonomics New material coating and why Joystick and the reasons New more versatile screen angles HDR - why and who cares? New improved focusing (variety of real world tests) Location fashion shoot image quality tests Low light photographing a model at the beach in twilight tests 800 ISO test results 1600 ISO test results Lens tests 3 months of Beta testing Focus tracking tests Continuous shooting mode improvements Focusing accuracy in the studio vs on location Image storage X2D2 in combination with studio lighting Native ISO vs previous model Depth of field on lenses 35-100 Lens performance 20-35 Lens performance Corner sharpness Lens pricing and value for money Would I choose the 35-105 over prime lenses? Low light focus tests Is the focusing as good as top 35mm cameras? When did the focus struggle? Joystick assisted focusing 90mm at 1/10th of a second - ISO 800 Leaf shutter Phocus Software HNCS in real world shootingNew Sony Sensor Low ISO performance vs previous model results Mid ISO performance vs previous model results High ISO performance vs previous model results (shocker!) The Ghost in the Machine Proprietary software noise control vs actual noise 25600 ISO noise (old vs new) 100 ISO smoothness comparisons Disclaimer - I can say whatever the hell I like Stabilisation Real world stabilisation with longer focal lengths I’m interested in image quality is it better or worse
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