Hasselblad has added a new video mode to the X1D II 50C and 907X medium format cameras. Now, the dedicated camera symbol on the X1D II 50C’s mode wheel will work.
The video mode comes in the newly released firmware 1.2.0 update. As mentioned above, the two cameras that it pertains to are the X1D II 50C and the 907X Special Edition. Both cameras feature the same 50MP 43.8 x 32.9mm CMOS sensor with 16-Bit color. Also, both feature 14-stops of dynamic range.
Hasselblad 1.2.0 update
Now owners of the X1D II 50C and the 907X Special Edition will be able to shoot video with their cameras. Sadly, however, the video that you can shoot with the cameras does not seem to take advantage of the cameras’ massive sensors. You can only shoot either 2.7K or HD video with the cameras. Also, the framerate and color subsampling maxes out at 29.97fps with 4:2:0 8-bit color. It is disappointing, to say the least. However, we do not know if the full sensor is being used to capture video or if it is shooting in window mode.
The manual mode is up and running when shooting video and focus peaking is available for the X1D II 50C and 907X. Also, cameras come with a 3.5mm mic in and headphone out connectors. Video clips are limited to 29L59 mins.
Overview
The firmware does offer a few additional features and updates for the X1D II 50C and 907X, in addition to the added video mode:
- Focus bracketing
- In-camera image rating
- 2/3 stops added in exposure bracketing
- EVF proximity sensor settings and reset custom buttons option (X1D II 50C only)
- Expanded white-balanced tools
- Auto white balance based on captured image
- Additional camera support (cable-free operation with CFV II 50C Digital Back on 2000-cameras and unmodified 200-cameras)
Pricing and availability
You can download the 1.2.0 firmware update for the X1D II 50C and 907X now for free here.
