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Hasselblad H3D II-50 Digital Camera Overview

The World's Best DSLR Camera Has Just Gotten Even Better
The H3D-II is the 4th generation of the Hasselblad H-system, is the ultimate high-end DSLR camera system, providing all the advantages of a truly integrated DSLR to the large sensor format, enabling all photographic parameters to be optimized and resulting in an unsurpassed level of image quality. The H3D-II provides improved controls and functionality, better sensor cooling, a new and more intuitive user interface, and a bright, 3" display. When combined with the new Hasselblad's image processing software the H3D-II will set a new standard for digital photographic quality.

The H3D-II: In a League of its Own
Achieving superior image quality with modern digital photography means finding a way to get the most from camera hardware, advanced optics, massive sensors, processing software, and the computing power of today's computers. The H3D-II's unprecedented interaction between the various system components combine with increased lens performance and an unprecedented level of image sharpness to outperform any professional digital camera system on the market today, delivering outstanding pixel resolution, better colors, and improved detail rendering. The large format light channel provided by the H3D-II and the H System lenses enables the use of the largest image sensors currently available - 48x36 mm - more than twice the size of even the largest 35mm camera sensors. These sensors hold more and larger pixels, ensuring ultra sharp images without gradation break-ups in even the finest lit surfaces.

Never Settle for "Good Enough"
The H3D-II combines the advanced digital communication and optimization of the best DSLRs with the quality and versatility of the Hasselblad system. The H3D-II represents the combination of decades of photographic expertise, a keen understanding of digital photography, and the experience we gained from developing the world's most advanced camera system. Hasselblad has always been motivated by a true passion for photography. Our tradition has always been one of innovation, advance, and unflagging dedication to quality. At Hasselblad, we will never settle for "good enough". So photographers won't have to do so either.

That's why we made the H3D-II.

Ultimate DSLR Advantage

Integrated 31, 39 or 50 Mpix capture units with 3" display
Ultra-Focus: integral optimization of digital lens performance
Hasselblad Natural Color Solution
Integrated CCD cooling sink for lower noise
Direct ISO/WB control
Thumbwheel control of digital menus
GPS accessory option

Ultimate Flexibility

Market's most versatile lens program
Choice of eye-level or waist-level viewfinders
Field FW upgrade of H3D camera
Choice of media: CF card - Image Bank II
Easy sensor cleaning
View camera option
Un-tethered and tethered operation
Hasselblad 3FR raw - or DNG export

Full Digital APO Correction for improved image sharpness and detail
Hasselblads H3D line of products today achieve a new level of digital maturity and integration with the launch of the H3D-II, the fourth iteration of the camera system and one that can now justifiably lay claim to be the worlds finest digital SLR camera.ﾠ Offering unsurpassed image quality delivered through an outstanding combination of hardware, software and lenses, the H3D-II is the clear leader in the high-end DSLR category, now a recognized segment of the photographic market.

The H3D-II Camera System
Just the whole is more than the sum of its parts, buying a camera is not the same as buying into a camera system. When you buy a Hasselblad system you are buying into a total photographic approach. We are constantly developing new technology and new ways to enable improved communication between system components. When combining Hasselblad lenses, viewfinders, capture units, and software with a digital Hasselblad camera, you are guaranteed a level of quality, functionality, customization, and flexibility unmatched by any other system in the world. And more importantly you are guaranteed that the quality of the images that come out of your camera will not betray the vision that went into it.

1. Viewfinders
Hasselblad viewfinders ensure that what you see is what you get. And when used together with our extremely bright focusing screens, they make precise focusing, depth-of-field accuracy, and composition easier than ever before. The Hasselblad system includes a comprehensive range of viewfinders that match almost any condition or application and allow you to choose your composition format at will.

2. Lenses
The lens is the first - and perhaps most important - step in the technical side of the photographic process. The amount of light one can capture and how one captures it determines a great deal of the rest of the process. Hasselblad lenses are specially equipped to transmit complex image data throughout the system, enabling a wide range of advanced functions, such as Digital APO Correction, Instant Approval Architecture, and more.

3. Camera Housing
Hasselblad cameras are renowned for their ruggedness and durability and their highly efficient internal stray-light protection. Built around high-strength aluminum cores and solid, stainless steel housing they ensure reliable and durable performance under even the toughest of conditions and for many years to come.

4. Capture and Control Unit
The Hasselblad capture and control units are designed to achieve stunning image quality and optimize workflow. Hasselblad provides three modes of storage, CF card, portable Image Bank, or straight to computer shooting.

5. Software
The software included with Hasselblad camera systems doesn't just provide a powerful post production toolkit, it provides remote hardware control, better workflow solutions, and the most accurate color reproduction in the world today. All software is designed to produce professional-level results on both Mac OS and Windows platforms. Improved tethered operation Image Bank II True body cooling Full lens program from 28mm to 300mm

Photographic Flexibility
With the Hasselblad H3D-II you can customize your style of shooting to suit your own specific form of photography - and then to change it the next day or the next minute as your needs change.

Exposure Flexibility
The central lens shutter featured in all lenses enables you to use flash at high shutter speeds without shadowing effects. The ability to use flash sync at all shutter speeds provides both creative and practical flexibility.

Composition Flexibility
The H3D-II comes with a new HVD 90x viewfinder designed for full performance over the large 36 x 48mm sensor. With the H3D-II system, however, you have the choice of three different viewfinders - the analogue viewfinder, the digital viewfinder, and the classic waist level viewfinder - so can choose how you want to compose your shots.

Sensor Flexibility
The H3D-II is available in three versions, - your choice of a 31 or 39 megapixel sensor, or a staggering 50 megapixels. You can choose an H3D-II to suit your specific resolution needs. With the Hasselblad H3D-II you can customize your style of shooting to suit your own specific form of photography - and then to change it the next day or the next minute as your needs change. Because we think a camera should be as versatile as the people who use it.

Workflow Flexibility
When importing images from your CF card or Image Bank you can choose the 3FR or a DNG workflow. With the 3FR you get all the expert tools provided by Hasselblad with the DNG you get a good mainstream solution.

Lens Flexibility
The outstanding range of Hasselblad HC lenses is suitable for both analogue and digital work. Hasselblad has also begun to provide HCD lenses, opening new creative opportunities, the first being the 28 mm wide angle lens.

Camera Flexibility
The digital part of the H3D-II camera can be detached and mounted on a view camera, such as a Linhof or Sinar, giving you opportunities that are unrivalled by other camera manufacturers.

Capture Flexibility
The digital capture unit of the H3D-II can be detached and used on a view camera controlled by the flash sync signal from the view camera shutter. A clean and dust-free sensor is essential and the modular design of the camera allows for easy access to and cleaning of the sensor, saving you hours of retouching work later.

Storage Flexibility
The H3D-II operates with one of three media types; the CF card for maximum mobility, the Image Bank, for shooting many images quickly, and the tethered solution for studio operation. With these three operating and storage options, you can select a mode to suit your particular style of working.