Hasselblad X2D 100C Review By Imaging Resource

[TechTalk2]

Imaging Resource published their review of the X2D 100C today. There is an overview available here...

Hasselblad X2D 100C Hands-on Review: The ultimate imaging machine in the right situation

https://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2022/11/16/hasselblad-x2d-100c-hands-on-review

and the full review is available here...

https://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/hasselblad-x2d-100c/hasselblad-x2d-100c

Raw image files are not currently available but will be posted for download later. The current full-size JPEG sample gallery is available (as linked in an earlier post) here...

https://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/hasselblad-x2d-100c/hasselblad-x2d-100cGALLERY

 

[JimKasson]

and the full review is available here...

https://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/hasselblad-x2d-100c/hasselblad-x2d-100c

"Hasselblad has made ISO 64 the X2D 100C's base ISO, whereas the GFX 100(S)'s base ISO is 100. I don't have a preference, although I'll say that given that the leaf shutter is slower than a focal plane shutter, a lower ISO is helpful in bright conditions."

He hasn't figured out that the difference in sensitivity of the X2D at ISO 64 and the GFX 100S at ISO 100 is only 0.2 stops.

 

[Teila Day]

and the full review is available here...

https://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/hasselblad-x2d-100c/hasselblad-x2d-100c

"Hasselblad has made ISO 64 the X2D 100C's base ISO, whereas the GFX 100(S)'s base ISO is 100. I don't have a preference, although I'll say that given that the leaf shutter is slower than a focal plane shutter, a lower ISO is helpful in bright conditions."

He hasn't figured out that the difference in sensitivity of the X2D at ISO 64 and the GFX 100S at ISO 100 is only 0.2 stops.

... another textbook example of where a technical difference doesn't make a practical advantage. Same with sync speeds... 1/125 vs. 1/160 vs. 1/250.. where say, a stop faster than 1/125 just equates to less horribly s-l-o-w in many regards.

 

[jlabate]

and the full review is available here...

https://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/hasselblad-x2d-100c/hasselblad-x2d-100c

"Hasselblad has made ISO 64 the X2D 100C's base ISO, whereas the GFX 100(S)'s base ISO is 100. I don't have a preference, although I'll say that given that the leaf shutter is slower than a focal plane shutter, a lower ISO is helpful in bright conditions."

He hasn't figured out that the difference in sensitivity of the X2D at ISO 64 and the GFX 100S at ISO 100 is only 0.2 stops.

So the measured difference is 0.2 stops vs. the theoretical of 0.75 stops?

 

[JimKasson]

and the full review is available here...

https://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/hasselblad-x2d-100c/hasselblad-x2d-100c

"Hasselblad has made ISO 64 the X2D 100C's base ISO, whereas the GFX 100(S)'s base ISO is 100. I don't have a preference, although I'll say that given that the leaf shutter is slower than a focal plane shutter, a lower ISO is helpful in bright conditions."

He hasn't figured out that the difference in sensitivity of the X2D at ISO 64 and the GFX 100S at ISO 100 is only 0.2 stops.

So the measured difference is 0.2 stops vs. the theoretical of 0.75 stops?

The putative difference is 0.67 stops.

 

[Joe Colson]

and the full review is available here...

https://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/hasselblad-x2d-100c/hasselblad-x2d-100c

"Hasselblad has made ISO 64 the X2D 100C's base ISO, whereas the GFX 100(S)'s base ISO is 100. I don't have a preference, although I'll say that given that the leaf shutter is slower than a focal plane shutter, a lower ISO is helpful in bright conditions."

He hasn't figured out that the difference in sensitivity of the X2D at ISO 64 and the GFX 100S at ISO 100 is only 0.2 stops.

So the measured difference is 0.2 stops vs. the theoretical of 0.75 stops?

The putative difference is 0.67 stops.

I had to use my dictionary for the word "putative".

 

[JimKasson]

The putative difference is 0.67 stops.

I had to use my dictionary for the word "putative".

Use it three times and make it yours.

 

[TechTalk2]

and the full review is available here...

https://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/hasselblad-x2d-100c/hasselblad-x2d-100c

"Hasselblad has made ISO 64 the X2D 100C's base ISO, whereas the GFX 100(S)'s base ISO is 100. I don't have a preference, although I'll say that given that the leaf shutter is slower than a focal plane shutter, a lower ISO is helpful in bright conditions."

He hasn't figured out that the difference in sensitivity of the X2D at ISO 64 and the GFX 100S at ISO 100 is only 0.2 stops.

You can assume anything you like with regard to what the author of the review has or has not "figured out". The facts with regard to the base ISO specifications are correct as stated in the article and are mentioned only in passing as an incidental side note with no preference. The full paragraph is:

"While we don't perform in-house dynamic range testing, we trust the work at Photons to Photos.If you compare the X2D 100C against the GFX 100S there, you'll see that maximum dynamic range peaks at nearly the same level for each camera at base ISO, about 12.3 stops. Interestingly, Hasselblad has made ISO 64 the X2D 100C's base ISO, whereas the GFX 100(S)'s base ISO is 100. I don't have a preference, although I'll say that given that the leaf shutter is slower than a focal plane shutter, a lower ISO is helpful in bright conditions."

The article is a reasonably broad discussion and review of the X2D 100C in practical use for creating images of which there are several in a gallery for the reader to peruse. It is not a discussion or review of the methodology by which various manufacturers determine their ISO ratings and specs, which is a narrower and more specific discussion outside the scope intended in this or most any other camera review.

I would recommend the review to others for the photographer's impressions of using this new camera model to create images and for the results shown in the photo gallery as it serves that purpose well. I would look elsewhere for narrower or deeper discussion of specific technical details which may be of interest.

 

[JimKasson]

and the full review is available here...

https://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/hasselblad-x2d-100c/hasselblad-x2d-100c

"Hasselblad has made ISO 64 the X2D 100C's base ISO, whereas the GFX 100(S)'s base ISO is 100. I don't have a preference, although I'll say that given that the leaf shutter is slower than a focal plane shutter, a lower ISO is helpful in bright conditions."

He hasn't figured out that the difference in sensitivity of the X2D at ISO 64 and the GFX 100S at ISO 100 is only 0.2 stops.

You can assume anything you like with regard to what the author of the review has or has not "figured out".

The reviewer is claiming an advantage that doesn't exist, based on the numbers on the ISO "knobs".

The facts with regard to the base ISO specifications are correct as stated in the article and are mentioned only in passing as an incidental side note with no preference. The full paragraph is:

"While we don't perform in-house dynamic range testing, we trust the work at Photons to Photos.If you compare the X2D 100C against the GFX 100S there, you'll see that maximum dynamic range peaks at nearly the same level for each camera at base ISO, about 12.3 stops. Interestingly, Hasselblad has made ISO 64 the X2D 100C's base ISO, whereas the GFX 100(S)'s base ISO is 100. I don't have a preference, although I'll say that given that the leaf shutter is slower than a focal plane shutter, a lower ISO is helpful in bright conditions."

The lower ISO setting on the X2D does not provide the advantage that the reviewer suggests it does. ETTR images with both cameras at base ISO can be produced with only a 0.2 stop exposure delta. The advantage proclaimed essentially disappears when you realize that.

The article is a reasonably broad discussion and review of the X2D 100C in practical use for creating images of which there are several in a gallery for the reader to peruse. It is not a discussion or review of the methodology by which various manufacturers determine their ISO ratings and specs, which is a much narrower and more specific discussion outside the scope intended in this or most any other camera review.

I would recommend the review to others for the photographer's impressions of using this new camera model to create images and for the results shown in the photo gallery as it serves that purpose well. I would look elsewhere for narrower or deeper discussion of specific technical details which may be of interest.

--
https://blog.kasson.com

 

[TechTalk2]

Imaging Resource published their review of the X2D 100C today. There is an overview available here...

Hasselblad X2D 100C Hands-on Review: The ultimate imaging machine in the right situation

https://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2022/11/16/hasselblad-x2d-100c-hands-on-review

and the full review is available here...

https://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/hasselblad-x2d-100c/hasselblad-x2d-100c

Raw image files are not currently available but will be posted for download later. The current full-size JPEG sample gallery is available (as linked in an earlier post) here...

https://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/hasselblad-x2d-100c/hasselblad-x2d-100cGALLERY

Raw files have now been added for anyone that wishes to download them. To view the images in Phocus without crop or other alterations to the image, select "Standard" in the "Factory" section of the Adjustments drop-down menu in the Toolbar which runs across the top of the program (above the image) or choose "Import (Standard)" from the "Embedded" section of the Adjustments drop-down menu.

Phocus is a free download available for Mac or Windows. The current version is 3.7.2 for both Mac and Windows.

https://www.hasselblad.com/phocus

Other options for processing raw files from the X2D 100C would include the latest versions of Adobe Camera Raw and Lightroom (Adobe indicates "preliminary support" currently) or Iridient Developer.