Medium format mirrorless camera "Hasselblad X1D II 50c" Review: Camera required for Japan today
Hassel dwells in detail.
During the review of X1D II 50C, there was no friend who returned "Awesome!"Even if you say, "The sensor is big anyway," it seems that it is not pinched.For those who don't know, the sensor size, which is a natural "unit" for camera lovers, may be the same "camera" for APS-C and medium format.
X1D II is an unparalleled medium format mirrorless camera.However, it is still overwhelmingly large and heavy than full size mirrorless.My friend would have wondered why he would use a rugged camera.
Who is this camera for?
Of course, professional photographers have the benefits of "high -resolution and can be extended significantly" because of the medium format sensor, but what are the benefits for hobby photographers like me this time?The story.
Is it a camera that can pay more than 600,000 yen and be happy?The conclusion is worth the price.The reason is the last.The introduction has become longer, but this time I would like to review the new "X1D II 50C" released this summer ahead of the release.
What is this: a mirrorless camera equipped with a medium format sensor.This is the successor model of the "X1D-50C" that appeared in 2016, and the EVF and back monitor were enlarged.Improved startup speed and AF performance.
Price: about 630,000 yen (actual price, as of the article release)
Favorite place: Product design selected
I don't like it: It takes 5 seconds to start up.AF is slow
"Flat" design to one button
What is essential for talking about X1D II is this product design anyway.Although the shape has almost unchanged from the previous model "X1D-50C", it is so sophisticated that it does not need to be changed.
A body that uses the surface as much as possible and uses a lot of chamfering to give a flat impression from anywhere.What I particularly like is that the surface around the grip is a series of faces from the surface of the Hasselblad.I really like it here.
The housing is exposed to aluminum material, hilling and hard.There is such a feeling of catamarin that the metal lump filled with density has been pulled out into the form of X1D.No, the X1D II body is definitely an aluminum cut, but it is designed so that it does not protrude until it reaches each button, and I have never seen the camera to do so far.
Hassel Blood's product design, which brings a positive appearance that can be too flat if you make a mistake, can be positively and positively, is just a hat.
X1Dのイノベーティブなところって、まさにこのプロダクトデザインにあり。だと思うんですよね。中判カメラって、もっと黒くてゴツくて特別なものだったはずです。それなのに、中判カメラをカジュアルな存在にしてしまったX1D。さっきから自然にフルサイズ機と比べちゃっていますが、数年前ではありえなかったことだと思います。それを、APS-Cとフルサイズの延長線に乗せてしまったことがすごい（X1D IIは645フルサイズではないので｢本当の中判ではない！｣という意見もあるでしょうが…）。
When the first X1D-50C came out, I was told that the world's first mirrorless medium format came out, but I can see that it was not just a mirrorless for "heading".It seems that Hassel has re -invented the medium format.I feel like that.
Quiet story rest: To those who are aiming for used X1D
From the first X1D to X1D II, the sensor has not changed unless the shape has changed, so many people may be waiting for the first X1D price here.For the time being, the updates from the first generation to II include improvement of startup speed and AF speed, larger EVF and back LCD.The color is gray, but the shape has not changed.
Above all, the startup speed and the evolution of EVF are amazing, and there is a considerable difference in shooting experience, even though the shape is the same.The startup speed is from 10 seconds to 5 seconds (although it is still slower than a normal camera), EVF 0.87 times.If you are aiming for a used first -generation X1D that has dropped, we recommend that you compare it once with the X1D II.
Comfortable weight
Although it is the world's smallest classroom mirrorless, the medium format is still medium format.It is overwhelmingly large and heavy than the full size mirrorless you usually use.While walking while shooting in Shibuya with this, there was one older brother who was entangled with "nice camera!", And if you have this, about 80 % will stop crossing the front.(Thank you for your inconvenience).There is so much impact.
But you won't be worried about holding it.This time, I tried to take a picture without putting on the strap, but I didn't get stuck at all.Anyway, the grip is deep and designed so that the thumbrest part does not hit the buttons, so you can hold it firmly.There are some ideas for "medium format that can be carried around".
About 1 with the body and the lens used this time with the "XCD 3,5/45".2kg.The camera I always carry is 640g.Because it is about twice as heavy, it is unpleasant to use it everyday if you think normally.However, X1D II has a very good grip feeling, so its weight works positively.This is because the weight of the fingers holding the grip leads to a sense of stability.Rather, it may be unpleasant if it is lighter.
This time it was a review by a rental machine, so it was a few days, but it was still difficult to bring X1D II during the review.
"Resolution", not "resolution"
If you look at the photos you took, you will feel the greatness of the medium format sensor again.In X1D II, the smallest class camera in the middle format camera, you will notice the horror of the camera you are holding.The photos taken with 50 million pixels are a bit impressed when checking the back monitor.You can expand more and more!It is just fun and fun.
Looking at the photos taken with Fujifilm and Lumix's low -pastlessness, it is exciting with a story like "It's amazing", but the X1D II paintings have a real resolution.Although it is not very characteristic of the color like Leica, it is a feature of X1D II that the photo is sharp when viewed as a whole because of its high resolution.A gentleman -like picture that people who understand are nodded rather than a sexy picture that everyone receives.
Right now, thanks to the Sony "α7R" series, my eyes have become accustomed to the 40 million pixel class photos, so I haven't felt that much of the resolution "degree".I think the X1D II of the format is a good point where the gradation is rich.Is it really strict?You can take a picture, "I'm sorry for me ...".
Make a shutter opportunity
Here is the drawback of one X1D II.Auto focus is not relying.Anyway late.There is no problem with the distant view, but the movement becomes worse as soon as it is close to the depth of the field.In the first place, X1D II is only compatible with contrast AF, so AF is an AF that is an era in which the lens is turned back and forth while saying "Winwin" (although the sound comes because of the lens ...).Although it supports the touch AF, the AF point is up to 117 points, so it cannot be adjusted to the place you want, and there is no continuation AF.
When it didn't fit in the auto, I switched to the manual and shot.If you are used to midfielder, you can use MF from the beginning, but it was a very difficult camera for AF native.The shutter chance is missing, or X1D II cannot be attached to the momentary scene that is called a shutter chance.
Autofocus seems to be faster than the original X1D, but it is outdated.This is the feeling of people who usually use Sony or Canon ...Are you too in a hurry ...?
Tension camera, slow camera
Well, for better or worse, X1D II is a nervous camera.Because the data is large, the interval can be taken for a long time, and it takes time for auto focus, so it is a slow camera that takes one and one piece of composition and shoots quickly.During the 6 hours of using one battery, I only took 112 sheets.
However, the shooting experience that carefully packs one piece in this way makes me aware of the fun of facing the subject through the viewfinder.When I walked with X1D II, it reminded me of the joy of taking pictures.It's not good if anything is fast.
The shutter sound is also characteristic.The high sound that sounds like a metal is clearly exaggerated, but it gives a sense of tension that makes each one concentrate and captured each piece.Somehow, it is a sound that suppresses the feeling of wanting to shoot quickly and engraves a slow rhythm.It would be annoying to the surrounding customers to use it in a cafe, but it quickly became addictive.
Quiet story holiday: Data management is surprisingly problematic!
50 million pixels photos are scary.
I usually shoot with RAW + JPEG.X1D II is about 100MB per RAW and 15-30MB for JPEG, so it consumes about 120 to 130MB each time a shutter.112 photos and 14GB.If you have a habit of transferring to an external storage, I think it's a problem.If you manage it on your iPad, you may want to be a little careful.
This time, I usually managed it with exactly the same Lightroom, but I could preview it in "development mode", and the development was reflected without stress.For reference, this PC environment → MacBook Pro 15 inch 2017, Core i7 3.1GHz Quad Core, 16GB of memory, Radeon Pro 560.
Summary: Camera that cannot be bought by rational
Now, return to the first question.After the review, when asked, "Is it worth buying a 630,000 yen X1D II?"Or rather, I want it.
To be honest, there are a lot of things that are worrisome when using it.For example, it takes 5 seconds to start up, or AF is strangely slow.Even if it is high -speed from the first X1D, it is certain that you are not satisfied with your current general digital camera.Considering the photos that can be taken and the performance of the camera, it is clearly better to use other formats.
Nevertheless, the reason I thought X1D II was good was that the value of this camera is not in place (specifications).The "not number" is the good product design that has been written in this review.It is an experience that causes it.Clean and heavy design.The weight of the deep grip, the high shutter sound, the slow shooting experience that causes it is very comfortable.
For camera manufacturers, it's hard to sell because you can't express them.So, Japanese manufacturers have a background of competing with numbers, such as size, weight, continuous shooting speed, and AF speed.Now that specs competition is intensifying, X1D II, designed back from the experience, is a very valuable camera.Is it a camera necessary for Japanese users who are tired of the development speed of Japanese camera manufacturers right now?
This X1D II review was an opportunity to reconsider what kind of camera is for me, and X1D II was a good impression for me.The brand's soul dwells where the numbers are invisible.Sell only those who can understand it.So, as a result, 630,000 yen, I will pay there at all.
Above all, for me who did not live in the silver salt era, I had a strong impression that "X1D is a Hassel Blood camera", and I am still 23 years old, but I am thinking about buying a loan for some reason.I want to end this review where I'm scared.
Source: Hasselblad