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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.

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
| Manufacturer | Hasselblad | |
| 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 | ||
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| Exposure Control | ||
| Shutter speeds shortest | 1/800sec | |
| Shutter speeds longest | 64sec | |
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| 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 | ||
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| 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
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...
"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.
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