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Hasselblad H4D-31 Medium-Format Digital Camera

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Category: Digital SLRs
Price: £8,950.00

Update On Hasselblad Entry-Level Medium-Format - Hasselblad's entry-level medium-format camera targets high-end DSLR shooters.

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Hasselblad H4D-31 Medium-Format Digital Camera

Hasselblad’s landmark launch of an entry-level medium format camera system that competes directly on price with high-end 35mm DSLRs is paying off.

Launched earlier this year at £8,995 (ex VAT) the new H4D-31, complete with body, 31 megapixel back and an 80mm lens, ships with all the functionality of the Hasselblad H4 range.

Chris Russell-Fish, UK MD and global sales and marketing director said: "We are delighted with the first few months of trading with this new model. The H4D-31 has been made available at an extremely aggressive price point. We are looking to attract those 35 mm DSLR users who aspire to highest quality medium format imagery with all the advantages and benefits of Hasselblad, but possibly couldn’t afford it. Until now. We believe professionals and semi-pros alike will see a highly compelling argument for making the switch. The new medium format, entry-level H4D-31 features and price tag will afford people a very different perception about Hasselblad products in today’s world."

He added: "This new model comes with all the H4 range functionality, including our pioneering True Focus technology and world-beating Phocus software. This is the camera that opens up our market space. Additionally Hasselblad V system camera users have an option to move completely to an integrated camera, enabling the use of their ‘V’ lenses. – rather than investing in a digital back."

Hasselblad says the H4D-31 offers 'an unsurpassed level of image quality' with advanced controls, integrated sensor cooling, intuitive user interface and a new 3" display.

For more information and a test drive visit the Hands On A Hasselblad website.

Hasselblad H4D-31 Specifications

ManufacturerHasselblad
Lens
Effective Magnification No Data
Image Sensor
CCD pixels 31Mp (Megapixels)
Pixels (W) 6496
Pixels (H) 4872
Sensor Type No Data
Sensor Size Medium Format
Sensor Size (width) 33.1mm
Sensor Size (height) 44.2mm
Aspect Ratio
    LCD Monitor
    LCD Monitor 3in
    Screen resolution 230,400 dots
    Touch Screen No Data
    Focusing
    Focusing modes
    • Autofocus
    • Manual
    Exposure Control
    Shutter speeds shortest 1/800sec
    Shutter speeds longest 64sec
    Exp modes
      Metering
      • Centre-weighted - Average
      • Spot
      • Centre Spot
      ISO sensitivity 100 - 1600
      White balance
        Exposure Comp No Data
        Shooting Options
        Continuous shooting 1.2fps
        Video
        Movie mode No Data
        Video Resolution
          Video FPS No Data
          Stereo Sound No Data
          Optical Zoom with Video No Data
          Other Features
          Image Stabilisation No Data
          Interface
          HDMI No Data
          USB No Data
          Storage
          Card Type
          • CF
          File Type
          • RAW
          • TIFF
          Power Source
          Battery Type Rechargeable Li-ion battery (7.2 VDC / 1850 mAh)
          CIPA Rating No Data
          Box Contents
          Box Contents No Data
          Dimensions
          Weight 2290g
          Width 153mm
          Height 131mm
          Depth 205mm

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          Comments

          puertouk
          22 Oct 2011 - 1:41 PM
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          How many people can truely have a camera like this! SadSadTongue

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          cirrusminor
          cirrusminor (e2 Member)
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          379 forum postscirrusminor vcard England3 Constructive Critique Points
          23 Oct 2011 - 6:19 PM
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          LOL.....

          And why would you want one????

          sdhughes
          23 Oct 2011 - 7:33 PM
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          It might be OK as a studio camera however it doesn't quite offer the flexibility of the current '35mm' esque DSLR's does it - shutter speeds for example, portability etc... I'd love the quality of the large sensor however for 10 K i'd rather buy 2 off Nikon D3X's and have the flexibility and range of options...

          davey_griffo
          davey_griffo (e2 Member)
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          213 forum postsdavey_griffo vcard England165 Constructive Critique Points
          24 Oct 2011 - 12:34 PM
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          "Entry level" is a relative term here, I suspect.

          Can't see too many enthusiasts buying into Hasselblad even at this price, & the pro's they are aiming at probably prefer the versatility & portability of their Nikon & Canon gear.

          The other thing that struck me was, will they be doing an "entry level" set of lenses? It's no good having a "cheap" camera, if your next lens costs as much as your house.

          Can't really see the market. Those that can afford the Hasselblad lenses & gear won't worry about the price of the body. Those that can't will be put off by the price of everything else.

          Yes it's not £30k, so this is relatively cheap, but £8k is still a hell of a chunk of money.

          allydon99
          25 Oct 2011 - 8:28 AM
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          i always thought entry level dslr's started under a grand Tongue

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