{"id":20192,"date":"2025-08-26T23:52:36","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T23:52:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/creatorkitdepot.com\/?p=20192"},"modified":"2025-08-26T23:52:36","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T23:52:36","slug":"hasselblad-x2d-ii-100c-review-hasselblad-finally-delivers-on-its-medium-format-promise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/creatorkitdepot.com\/?p=20192","title":{"rendered":"Hasselblad X2D II 100C Review: Hasselblad Finally Delivers on Its Medium Format Promise"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"fluid-iframe\" style=\"max-width: 800px;\">\n<p><iframe title=\"Hasselblad FINALLY Delivers on Its Medium Format Promise!\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZOpb7XcuPc8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Hasselblad X2D II 100C builds upon its predecessors in key ways, preserving the aspects that made each prior camera special while smoothing nearly every rough edge. The legendary Swedish photo company has finally delivered a camera that lives up to the X1D\u2019s initial promise. <\/p>\n<p>While there is a groundbreaking new feature on offer, HDR, the X2D II 100C\u2019s overall appeal is not because of any singular change but because all its relatively minor improvements add up to an excellent medium format digital photography experience. <\/p>\n<p>The new camera addresses the complaints I\u2019ve had about handling, the user experience, and autofocus performance, all without compromising on any of its relative strengths. Even better, the X2D II 100C does all that for less money than the original <a href=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/2022\/09\/07\/hasselblad-x2d-100c-first-impressions-an-enjoyable-experience\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">X2D 100C<\/a>. Yes, that\u2019s right, in the age of terrible tariffs, the new X2D II 100C costs $800 less than its predecessor did at launch in 2022.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_811543\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-811543\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" data-perfmatters-preload=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000043-800x296.jpg\" alt=\"A colorful mural covers a tall wall along a street lined with orange traffic cones. An orange lift is raised near the wall, and one cone is knocked over with a small plant growing next to it.\" width=\"800\" height=\"296\" class=\"size-large wp-image-811543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000043-800x296.jpg 800w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000043-320x118.jpg 320w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000043-1536x567.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000043.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-811543\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hasselblad XCD 90mm f\/2.5 V @ f\/6.8, 1\/160s, ISO 400<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Hasselblad X2D II 100C Design and Handling: Small Design Changes Make a Huge Difference <\/h2>\n<p>I\u2019ve used a few of Hasselblad\u2019s X cameras over the years, including most recently the X2D 100C in 2022. The X2D 100C is a beautiful camera that feels luxurious in the hands, but it has some significant drawbacks in terms of usability; by far the biggest of which is the lack of a joystick. The X2D 100C forces photographers to either use full area autofocus, which is rarely the ideal choice, or exclusively move the autofocus point around using the thankfully large 3.6-inch rear touchscreen. <\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_811483\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-811483\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hasselblad-x2d-ii-100c-review-pshot-1-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"A Hasselblad camera mounted on a tripod is set up outdoors, with a blurred background of trees, water, and rocks.\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-large wp-image-811483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hasselblad-x2d-ii-100c-review-pshot-1-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hasselblad-x2d-ii-100c-review-pshot-1-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hasselblad-x2d-ii-100c-review-pshot-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hasselblad-x2d-ii-100c-review-pshot-1.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-811483\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Hasselblad X2D II 100C features a refined graphite gray finish, a new black logo, a different grip texture, and numerous other design tweaks.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Gratefully, with its fourth mirrorless camera body, the X2D II 100C, Hasselblad has <em>finally<\/em> added a joystick. This may sound like an overstatement, but this minor addition makes a major difference when it comes to usability. <\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_811488\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-811488\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hasselblad-x2d-ii-100c-review-pshot-6-800x598.jpg\" alt=\"A digital camera on a tripod, displaying a landscape scene with trees, rocks, and water on its screen, is set up outdoors near a shoreline with a soft, blurred background.\" width=\"800\" height=\"598\" class=\"size-large wp-image-811488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hasselblad-x2d-ii-100c-review-pshot-6-800x598.jpg 800w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hasselblad-x2d-ii-100c-review-pshot-6-320x239.jpg 320w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hasselblad-x2d-ii-100c-review-pshot-6-1536x1147.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hasselblad-x2d-ii-100c-review-pshot-6.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-811488\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The X2D II 100C now has a five-axis haptic joystick plus a new custom button to the right of its large 3.6-inch tilting touchscreen.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I almost exclusively shoot outdoors, and primarily do landscape, nature, and wildlife photography. This means I\u2019m out in bad weather and during the winter. Most touchscreens, including the one Hasselblad uses, do not work well when it is wet and are inconsistent when wearing gloves. You may already see where this is going, but that means that without a joystick, it is challenging and at times entirely impossible to quickly change the autofocus point while shooting. The X2D II 100C\u2019s joystick alleviates that headache entirely. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hasselblad-x2d-ii-100c-review-pshot-3-800x432.jpg\" alt=\"A digital camera on a tripod points at a calm lakeside scene, displaying the landscape on its screen. The background is blurred, showing water, shoreline, and distant trees under a soft, bright sky.\" width=\"800\" height=\"432\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-811485\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hasselblad-x2d-ii-100c-review-pshot-3-800x432.jpg 800w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hasselblad-x2d-ii-100c-review-pshot-3-320x173.jpg 320w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hasselblad-x2d-ii-100c-review-pshot-3-1536x828.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hasselblad-x2d-ii-100c-review-pshot-3.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The addition of the joystick also means that I can adjust the focus point while looking through the X2D II 100C\u2019s big, bright, and beautiful OLED EVF. The EVF has 5.76 million dots and 1.00x coverage. I prefer shooting through viewfinders, and now I can do so without worrying about pulling the camera away from my eye to move the focus point around. <\/p>\n<p>The five-directional joystick \u2014 ordinal directions plus a press function \u2014 is very good. It has haptic feedback, which isn\u2019t necessarily useful, but it sure is cool. That said, thanks in part to the haptics, the joystick feels premium, like everything else about the X2D II 100C. <\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_811487\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-811487\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hasselblad-x2d-ii-100c-review-pshot-5-800x698.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of a black digital camera mounted on a tripod, showing a textured grip and a screen displaying an outdoor scene with trees and water in the background.\" width=\"800\" height=\"698\" class=\"size-large wp-image-811487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hasselblad-x2d-ii-100c-review-pshot-5-800x698.jpg 800w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hasselblad-x2d-ii-100c-review-pshot-5-320x279.jpg 320w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hasselblad-x2d-ii-100c-review-pshot-5-1536x1340.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hasselblad-x2d-ii-100c-review-pshot-5.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-811487\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The X2D II 100C has a new texture. I don\u2019t know if I love how it looks, but it feels great.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In the relatively rare instances when I prefer to use the massive 3.6-inch rear display to frame and finalize my shots, it is generally a good experience. The OLED panel is vivid, sharp, and bright. To support the X2D II 100C\u2019s HDR photography, the display has P3 color gamut and a peak brightness of 1,400 nits, which is bright enough for nearly every situation. <\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_811619\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-811619\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DSC_6438-800x574.jpg\" alt=\"A close-up of a Hasselblad camera with its rear LCD screen flipped out, displaying the brand name. The camera is placed on a grid-patterned surface with a dark background.\" width=\"800\" height=\"574\" class=\"size-large wp-image-811619\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DSC_6438-800x574.jpg 800w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DSC_6438-320x230.jpg 320w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DSC_6438-1536x1102.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DSC_6438.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-811619\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The X2D II 100C\u2019s rear display tilts up and down. | Photo by Erin Thomson for <em>PetaPixel<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While the display tilts up (90 degrees) and down (43 degrees), like it did on the X2D 100C, it unfortunately does not swivel at all. The tilting display is helpful for landscape orientation photography but utterly useless for portrait shooting. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hasselblad-x2d-ii-100c-review-pshot-8-800x641.jpg\" alt=\"A camera on a tripod is set up on a rocky shoreline, facing a calm, misty body of water with distant rocks and trees. The camera\u2019s display shows the landscape it is capturing.\" width=\"800\" height=\"641\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-811490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hasselblad-x2d-ii-100c-review-pshot-8-800x641.jpg 800w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hasselblad-x2d-ii-100c-review-pshot-8-320x256.jpg 320w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hasselblad-x2d-ii-100c-review-pshot-8-1536x1230.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hasselblad-x2d-ii-100c-review-pshot-8.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>While the joystick alone is enough reason for me to be excited about the X2D II 100C\u2019s refined design, there are other changes. The graphite gray body color is slightly different and the \u201cHasselblad\u201d branding is now black instead of white. The black grip on the camera has a new texture, which I think feels a little more grippy than the X2D 100C\u2019s grip. I don\u2019t love the grip\u2019s new wrinkly texture from an aesthetic perspective, but I could be convinced it looks a little more upscale. <\/p>\n<p>There is also a new custom button below the new joystick, which can be mapped to perform a vast array of functions. I like the default functionality that brings up different autofocus mode settings, so I left it there. The front command dial can now be pressed in, which makes it yet another new custom button. There are eight custom buttons in total. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hasselblad-x2d-ii-100c-review-pshot-4-800x572.jpg\" alt=\"A hand holds a Hasselblad camera with a 90mm lens, displaying settings on a small screen. The background is a blurred, rocky lakeshore with water and distant trees.\" width=\"800\" height=\"572\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-811486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hasselblad-x2d-ii-100c-review-pshot-4-800x572.jpg 800w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hasselblad-x2d-ii-100c-review-pshot-4-320x229.jpg 320w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hasselblad-x2d-ii-100c-review-pshot-4-1536x1098.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hasselblad-x2d-ii-100c-review-pshot-4.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A couple of other minor design changes that are nice but might not move the needle much are magnetic side cover panels and a new AF illuminator and self-timer indicator lamp on the front of the camera. <\/p>\n<p>With all these changes, including some notable additions, the X2D II 100C is actually 7.5% lighter than the X2D 100C. The new camera weighs 840 grams (1.85 pounds) with its battery installed. I never found the original X2D 100C to be overly heavy by medium-format camera standards, but I nonetheless welcome the X2D II 100C\u2019s weight loss efforts. The X2D II 100C still has a 1TB internal SSD, by the way, alongside a CFexpress Type B card slot. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hasselblad-x2d-ii-100c-review-pshot-2-800x584.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of a Hasselblad camera with a large lens mounted on a tripod, photographed outdoors with a blurred background.\" width=\"800\" height=\"584\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-811484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hasselblad-x2d-ii-100c-review-pshot-2-800x584.jpg 800w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hasselblad-x2d-ii-100c-review-pshot-2-320x234.jpg 320w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hasselblad-x2d-ii-100c-review-pshot-2-1536x1121.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hasselblad-x2d-ii-100c-review-pshot-2.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Hasselblad X2D II 100C, like its predecessors, is beautiful. While a camera that looks good is great, it must also feel good to use. Fortunately, for arguably the first time in the Hasselblad X series, the X2D II 100C is as pleasing to use as it is to look at. <\/p>\n<h2>Hasselblad X2D II 100C Autofocus and Performance: This Camera Can Finally Continuously Autofocus <\/h2>\n<p>The Hasselblad X2D II 100C addresses yet another massive shortcoming of its predecessors: bad autofocus performance. While the X2D 100C introduced relatively swifter phase-detect autofocus, it still lacked any form of continuous AF. That\u2019s right, it was single-shot AF or bust. <\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_811531\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-811531\" style=\"width: 686px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000137-686x800.jpg\" alt=\"A happy brown dog with a white chest and a red leash looks up with its mouth open, sitting on green grass.\" width=\"686\" height=\"800\" class=\"size-large wp-image-811531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000137-686x800.jpg 686w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000137-274x320.jpg 274w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000137-1317x1536.jpg 1317w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000137.jpg 1372w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 686px) 100vw, 686px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-811531\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hasselblad XCD 90mm f\/2.5 V @ f\/2.5, 1\/160s, ISO 800 | The X2D II 100C has subject detection, including animal detection, and continuous autofocus. Finally.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_811493\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-811493\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000631-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"A black and white dog lies on its back outdoors, mouth open in a joyful, playful expression. Green leaves and brown ground are visible in the background.\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-large wp-image-811493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000631-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000631-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000631-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000631.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-811493\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hasselblad XCD 90mm f\/2.5 V @ f\/2.5, 1\/640s, ISO 800<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Thankfully, likely due in no small part to the influence of Hasselblad\u2019s majority owner, DJI, the X2D II 100C introduces continuous autofocus. Powered by PDAF, LiDAR, and deep learning, the X2D II 100C can track moving subjects while shooting at up to three frames per second, so long as you\u2019re using the leaf shutter in the attached lens and not the camera\u2019s electronic shutter. <\/p>\n<p>There are limitations to shooting continuously, including a drop from 16-bit RAW capture to 14-bit, but I must note that continuous autofocus is still useful even in single-shot mode. Any movement, either by me, the photographer, or the subject during composition meant I would constantly have to half-press the shutter again to ensure that the focus remained perfect when using the X2D 100C. When shooting at 100 megapixels, even slightly missed focus matters quite a lot, and the X2D II 100C misses focus much less often. <\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_811494\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-811494\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000626-600x800.jpg\" alt=\"A black and white dog with long fur sits outdoors, looking up with its mouth open and tongue slightly out. The background is blurred trees and foliage.\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" class=\"size-large wp-image-811494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000626-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000626-240x320.jpg 240w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000626-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000626.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-811494\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hasselblad XCD 90mm f\/2.5 V @ f\/2.5, 1\/250s, ISO 800 | I tried to photograph my dog, Eevee, in motion with the X2D II 100C, but it proved next to impossible. Stationary will have to do.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There are limitations to the continuous autofocus, though. The subject detection is effective when the subject is large in the frame but struggles mightily in challenging situations that a professional-grade full-frame camera can handle. For example, when photographing my dog, something like the a9 III never misses a beat, while the X2D II 100C doesn\u2019t even realize there\u2019s a beat to be missed. <\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s a particularly extreme example, but I bring it up to illustrate that continuous AF and AI-powered subject detection is not a panacea. The X2D II 100C is still dealing with a significant amount of data, and Hasselblad\u2019s lenses have seemingly not been designed with fast, continuous autofocus in mind. The camera is faster than before, and fast enough for some things, but still relatively slow. <\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_811529\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-811529\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000148-640x800.jpg\" alt=\"A close-up of a brown dog with dark ears and a white patch on its chest, looking at the camera with its mouth open and tongue slightly out, wearing a collar, with a blurred green background.\" width=\"640\" height=\"800\" class=\"size-large wp-image-811529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000148-640x800.jpg 640w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000148-256x320.jpg 256w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000148-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000148.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-811529\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hasselblad XCD 90mm f\/2.5 V @ f\/2.5, 1\/100s, ISO 200 | The X2D II 100C does a pretty good job of tracking eyes, so long as they aren\u2019t too small in the frame.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Speaking of lenses, not all of them are compatible with C-AF at all, and the ones that are, like the XCD 90V I used, require a firmware update to focus continuously. Compatible lenses include the new XCD 35-100E, XCD 25V, XCD 38V, XCD 55V, XCD 90V, XCD 28P, and XCD 75P. <\/p>\n<p>With all that said, while the X2D II 100C\u2019s continuous autofocus is a very welcome addition and entirely competent in many slow-paced situations, the camera is still a far cry from an action camera. While obviously a medium-format mirrorless camera will never be as performant as a contemporary full-frame model, even high-res ones, Hasselblad\u2019s primary competitor in the space, Fujifilm, has demonstrated with its recent GFX cameras that it\u2019s possible to photograph some action at 100 megapixels. That\u2019s not where the Hasselblad X2D II 100C excels, even if it is much better than its predecessors. <\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_811525\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-811525\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000273-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"A close-up of white chess pieces lined up on a wooden surface outdoors, with a blurred background of trees and water.\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-large wp-image-811525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000273-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000273-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000273-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000273.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-811525\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hasselblad XCD 90mm f\/2.5 V @ f\/2.5, 1\/125s, ISO 50 | It is really nice to be able to walk around with the X2D II 100C and select my preferred autofocus point without needing to touch the screen.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>On that note, \u201cmuch better\u201d is perhaps even underselling the real-world impact of the new camera\u2019s autofocus upgrades alongside the new joystick. These two features combine to make the X2D II 100C so much more pleasant to use as a \u201cwalking around\u201d camera. Being able to easily move the autofocus point and having the camera actually focus on that point reasonably quickly means that my overall shooting experience was significantly smoother than it was with the X2D 100C. Where the original X2D 100C routinely got in my way, the X2D II 100C doesn\u2019t. <\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_811521\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-811521\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000279-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"A concrete wall with a metal vent near the top left. A vine with green leaves climbs from the ground, curving upward toward the vent. Tall weeds grow at the base of the wall, lit by warm sunlight.\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"size-large wp-image-811521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000279-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000279-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000279-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000279-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000279.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-811521\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hasselblad XCD 90mm f\/2.5 V @ f\/4.8, 1\/160s, ISO 100<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_811538\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-811538\" style=\"width: 296px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000067-296x800.jpg\" alt=\"View looking up between two dark, tall buildings, with a patch of bright sunlight illuminating parts of a wall and a clear blue sky visible at the top.\" width=\"296\" height=\"800\" class=\"size-large wp-image-811538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000067-296x800.jpg 296w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000067-118x320.jpg 118w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000067.jpg 591w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 296px) 100vw, 296px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-811538\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hasselblad XCD 90mm f\/2.5 V @ f\/4.8, 1\/160s, ISO 100 | I don\u2019t make a habit of shooting vertical \u201cpanoramas,\u201d but it felt right in this case.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Fantastic Image Stabilization <\/h3>\n<p>The X2D 100C\u2019s in-body image stabilization (IBIS) is already very good, rated at seven stops of stabilization, but the new Hasselblad X2D II 100C ups the ante with an improved five-axis IBIS system that promises up to 10 stops of shake correction. <\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_811527\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-811527\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000157-800x296.jpg\" alt=\"A black and white photo of a rural landscape with rolling fields, tall trees, and a wooden fence. A tractor is parked on the left side, and hay is spread across the ground in the foreground.\" width=\"800\" height=\"296\" class=\"size-large wp-image-811527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000157-800x296.jpg 800w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000157-320x118.jpg 320w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000157-1536x567.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000157.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-811527\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hasselblad XCD 90mm f\/2.5 V @ f\/6.8, 1\/125s, ISO 400<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_811522\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-811522\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000183-640x800.jpg\" alt=\"A white water lily with yellow stamens floats on a pond, surrounded by green lily pads and tall, thin reeds rising from the water.\" width=\"640\" height=\"800\" class=\"size-large wp-image-811522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000183-640x800.jpg 640w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000183-256x320.jpg 256w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000183-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000183.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-811522\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hasselblad XCD 90mm f\/2.5 V @ f\/3.2, 1\/45s, ISO 100<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While there are a lot of variables that impact the slowest shutter speed a photographer can achieve, including their handholding technique and the focal length, there is little doubt that the X2D II 100C\u2019s stabilization system is remarkably effective. I wouldn\u2019t rate my technique as spectacular, which is why I usually lug a tripod around. Nonetheless, despite my limitations (and caffeine-induced shakiness), I achieved something I couldn\u2019t quite believe during my time with the X2D II 100C: I captured a sharp image at 2.2 seconds using the 90V lens. While it may not look crystal clear, that\u2019s from diffraction since I had to stop down to f\/16, not from camera shake. <\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_811504\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-811504\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000486-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"A calm coastal scene features large, rounded rocks in the foreground and a small wooded island reflected in the still water, with another distant island visible through light mist.\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-large wp-image-811504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000486-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000486-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000486-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000486.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-811504\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hasselblad XCD 90mm f\/2.5 V @ f\/16, 2.2s, ISO 50 \u2014 Handheld<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_811482\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-811482\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000486-Edit-crop100-2seconds-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"Tall evergreen trees with sparse branches stand close together against a pale sky, creating a dense and textured forest canopy with minimal undergrowth visible.\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-large wp-image-811482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000486-Edit-crop100-2seconds-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000486-Edit-crop100-2seconds-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000486-Edit-crop100-2seconds-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000486-Edit-crop100-2seconds.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-811482\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">100% crop<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>That\u2019s an extreme situation, and one I was only doing for testing purposes, but being able to reliably capture sharp handheld shots at more reasonable shutter speeds like 1\/2, 1\/10, and 1\/25 of a second is very useful. <\/p>\n<h2>Hasselblad X2D II 100C Image Quality: 100 Megapixels of HDR Glory <\/h2>\n<p>The Hasselblad X2D II 100C uses the same back-side illuminated 100-megapixel CMOS as its predecessor, which is definitely not a bad thing. The camera captures massive 11656 x 8742-pixel images in 16-bit RAW, promising 15.3 stops of dynamic range. <\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_811620\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-811620\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DSC_6428-800x529.jpg\" alt=\"A close-up of a Hasselblad digital camera body without a lens, showing the sensor and control buttons, resting on a black grid-patterned surface.\" width=\"800\" height=\"529\" class=\"size-large wp-image-811620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DSC_6428-800x529.jpg 800w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DSC_6428-320x211.jpg 320w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DSC_6428-1536x1015.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DSC_6428-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DSC_6428.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-811620\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Hasselblad X2D II 100C has an enhanced 100-megapixel BSI CMOS image sensor that promises slightly better dynamic range and features a lower base ISO. | Photo by Erin Thomson for <em>PetaPixel<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_811497\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-811497\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000559-800x296.jpg\" alt=\"Boats float on calm water near a wooden dock and rocky shore, with soft light and a hazy sky. Small islands and forested land are visible in the distance.\" width=\"800\" height=\"296\" class=\"size-large wp-image-811497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000559-800x296.jpg 800w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000559-320x118.jpg 320w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000559-1536x567.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000559.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-811497\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hasselblad XCD 90mm f\/2.5 V @ f\/9.5, 1\/100s, ISO 50<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_811545\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-811545\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000019-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"Three tall, red-brick buildings with decorative white trim stand against a clear, vibrant blue sky. The buildings have multiple windows and ornate architectural details along the rooflines.\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"size-large wp-image-811545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000019-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000019-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000019-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000019-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000019.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-811545\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hasselblad XCD 90mm f\/2.5 V @ f\/11, 1\/100s, ISO 100<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_811547\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-811547\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000014-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"A green-leaved tree stands in front of a beige and white building with horizontal black slats, casting a shadow on the wall behind it.\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"size-large wp-image-811547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000014-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000014-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000014-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000014-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000014-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000014-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000014.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-811547\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hasselblad XCD 90mm f\/2.5 V @ f\/4.8, 1\/100s, ISO 50<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_811544\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-811544\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000027-800x640.jpg\" alt=\"Black and white photo of a historic building with a clock tower, framed by modern buildings and a streetlamp in the foreground under clear skies.\" width=\"800\" height=\"640\" class=\"size-large wp-image-811544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000027-800x640.jpg 800w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000027-320x256.jpg 320w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000027-1536x1229.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000027.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-811544\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hasselblad XCD 90mm f\/2.5 V @ f\/5.6, 1\/200s, ISO 50<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_811539\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-811539\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000062-600x800.jpg\" alt=\"A sunlit section of a yellowish wall with a boarded-up door and a small vent. Graffiti covers a metal box on the ground, surrounded by weeds and cracked pavement. Shadows of tree leaves are cast across the wall.\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" class=\"size-large wp-image-811539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000062-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000062-240x320.jpg 240w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000062-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000062.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-811539\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hasselblad XCD 90mm f\/2.5 V @ f\/2.5, 1\/200s, ISO 50<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While the sensor is unchanged, the 15.3-stop dynamic range figure is new, up from 15.0 stops on the X2D 100C. I suspect this is due to revised sensor tuning on the software side, but perhaps it\u2019s related to the HDR mode. In either case, we\u2019re splitting hairs here, but image quality is technically a little bit better in situations when it is possible and appropriate to shoot at the new base ISO of 50, which is down from 64. 15 stops, 15.3 stops; it doesn\u2019t much matter because the key takeaway is that the X2D II 100C\u2019s dynamic range is absurdly good. <\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_811540\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-811540\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000053-800x296.jpg\" alt=\"A modern building facade with dark trim features red flowers in hanging pots on a balcony, partially framed by leafy green trees and overhead power lines against a blue sky.\" width=\"800\" height=\"296\" class=\"size-large wp-image-811540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000053-800x296.jpg 800w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000053-320x118.jpg 320w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000053-1536x567.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000053.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-811540\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hasselblad XCD 90mm f\/2.5 V @ f\/5.6, 1\/125s, ISO 50<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_811481\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-811481\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000053-Edit-crop100-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"Two hanging baskets filled with bright red flowers are suspended in front of tall, black-framed windows against a dark brick wall. Sunlight highlights the vibrant blooms.\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-large wp-image-811481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000053-Edit-crop100-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000053-Edit-crop100-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000053-Edit-crop100-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000053-Edit-crop100.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-811481\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">100% crop<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Although I\u2019m in well-trodden territory at this point, given that we\u2019ve seen this same basic 100-megapixel sensor a few times now in different cameras, it\u2019s a superb image sensor for photography. When paired with high-quality glass, like all of the (pricey) lenses Hasselblad makes, the sensor delivers outstanding resolution that easily outpaces even the best full-frame cameras. <\/p>\n<p>You need to pixel-peep or make huge prints to truly appreciate the difference, but it absolutely exists. As for whether it\u2019s worth the expense and compromises is another question altogether, but there is no doubting the X2D II 100C\u2019s incredible image quality. <\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_811495\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-811495\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000572-600x800.jpg\" alt=\"Pink and white water lilies bloom among clusters of green lily pads floating on a dark, reflective pond.\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" class=\"size-large wp-image-811495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000572-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000572-240x320.jpg 240w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000572-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000572.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-811495\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hasselblad XCD 90mm f\/2.5 V @ f\/2.5, 1\/100s, ISO 50<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_811500\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-811500\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000537-800x400.jpg\" alt=\"A calm coastal scene at sunrise shows a wooden pier, lobster traps, and a small boat on still water, with small islands and trees in the distance under a clear blue sky.\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" class=\"size-large wp-image-811500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000537-800x400.jpg 800w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000537-320x160.jpg 320w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000537-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000537.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-811500\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hasselblad XCD 90mm f\/2.5 V @ f\/5.6, 1\/250s, ISO 50<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_811499\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-811499\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000532-800x296.jpg\" alt=\"Dense bushes covered in clusters of white wildflowers are illuminated by patches of sunlight, creating a soft glow amid the surrounding dark green foliage.\" width=\"800\" height=\"296\" class=\"size-large wp-image-811499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000532-800x296.jpg 800w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000532-320x118.jpg 320w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000532-1536x567.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000532.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-811499\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hasselblad XCD 90mm f\/2.5 V @ f\/8, 1\/30s, ISO 50<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_811502\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-811502\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000498-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"A small rocky island with evergreen trees is reflected in calm water, while large moss-covered rocks sit in the foreground. Another island appears in the misty distance under a pale sky.\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-large wp-image-811502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000498-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000498-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000498-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000498.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-811502\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hasselblad XCD 90mm f\/2.5 V @ f\/11, 0.3s, ISO 50<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_811514\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-811514\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000434-800x400.jpg\" alt=\"Several small motorboats and dinghies are moored alongside a wooden dock on calm water, with reflections visible and various boats in white, green, and red colors.\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" class=\"size-large wp-image-811514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000434-800x400.jpg 800w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000434-320x160.jpg 320w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000434-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000434.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-811514\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hasselblad XCD 90mm f\/2.5 V @ f\/2.5, 1\/4s, ISO 800<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A big part of Hasselblad\u2019s sales pitch for its cameras is the company\u2019s \u201cHasselblad Natural Color Solution (HNCS).\u201d This color management solution, developed by Hasselblad itself about 20 years ago, promises to render true-to-life, accurate colors with class-leading tonal transitions. When you shoot with a Hasselblad camera, including the X2D II 100C, you get HNCS and that\u2019s that. This is how the camera operates, and you\u2019re along for the ride: no in-camera color profiles, no film emulations, no filters, no nothing. <\/p>\n<p>On the one hand, I appreciate the flexibility to be creative with my colors in-camera. On the other hand, the results from Hasselblad\u2019s Natural Color Solution are invariably fantastic. As has been the case when I\u2019ve shot with other Hasselblad cameras, I found myself making very few tweaks to my RAW files. <\/p>\n<p>Could I tweak them, though? Yes, absolutely. The 16-bit RAW (.3FR) files are effortless to work with, and it\u2019s possible to recover considerable shadow and highlight detail and adjust colors to my heart\u2019s content. But as much or more than any other camera\u2019s RAW files, I like what the X2D II 100C gives me from the jump. <\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_811510\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-811510\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000456-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"Rocky shoreline with seaweed at low tide, calm water, and a small island covered with evergreen trees in the distance under a hazy sky.\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-large wp-image-811510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000456-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000456-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000456-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000456.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-811510\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hasselblad XCD 90mm f\/2.5 V @ f\/8, 2.1s, ISO 50<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_811520\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-811520\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000276-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"A three-story brick building with white trim, surrounded by greenery and utility poles. A sign in front reads &quot;Creative Arts Center&quot; with a phone number. Various items and pallets are stacked by the building.\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-large wp-image-811520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000276-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000276-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000276-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000276.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-811520\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hasselblad XCD 90mm f\/2.5 V @ f\/5.6, 1\/125s, ISO 200<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_811492\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-811492\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000599-800x400.jpg\" alt=\"A white water lily with yellow stamens blooms among green and yellow lily pads floating on the surface of a pond.\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" class=\"size-large wp-image-811492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000599-800x400.jpg 800w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000599-320x160.jpg 320w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000599-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000599.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-811492\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hasselblad XCD 90mm f\/2.5 V @ f\/4, 1\/90s, ISO 50<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_811501\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-811501\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000519-800x296.jpg\" alt=\"Calm coastal scene with rocky shores, evergreen trees, and two small boats floating on still water under a hazy sky.\" width=\"800\" height=\"296\" class=\"size-large wp-image-811501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000519-800x296.jpg 800w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000519-320x118.jpg 320w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000519-1536x567.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000519.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-811501\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hasselblad XCD 90mm f\/2.5 V @ f\/8, 1\/40s, ISO 50<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Hasselblad promises that HNCS delivers a \u201cfilm-like image quality with true-to-life, wide-ranging contrast,\u201d and it\u2019s hard to argue. \u201cFilm-like\u201d perhaps opens up a can of worms, but the general sentiment is accurate; the X2D II 100C\u2019s image quality is fantastic with next to no fussing around. And in the situations when I want to tinker, I can do so without worrying about destroying the file. <\/p>\n<p>At least that\u2019s true when shooting at or near base ISO. What about high ISO? This is a challenging situation for nearly any camera, but especially one with 100 megapixels. At a high ISO, like 6400 for example, the X2D II 100C delivers noticeably noisy files. There\u2019s no getting around it, they\u2019re grainy. <\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_811516\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-811516\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000418-800x400.jpg\" alt=\"Black and white photo of a cable-stayed bridge illuminated at night, reflecting on calm water with several boats anchored in the foreground and a tree-covered shoreline in the background.\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" class=\"size-large wp-image-811516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000418-800x400.jpg 800w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000418-320x160.jpg 320w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000418-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000418.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-811516\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hasselblad XCD 90mm f\/2.5 V @ f\/4, 0.7s, ISO 3200<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_811515\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-811515\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000432-800x296.jpg\" alt=\"Boats float on calm water at dusk near a wooden dock, with distant tree-lined islands and a hazy sky in the background; one boat is illuminated and moving in the foreground.\" width=\"800\" height=\"296\" class=\"size-large wp-image-811515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000432-800x296.jpg 800w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000432-320x118.jpg 320w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000432-1536x567.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000432.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-811515\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hasselblad XCD 90mm f\/2.5 V @ f\/2.5, 1\/100s, ISO 6400<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_811524\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-811524\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000175-640x800.jpg\" alt=\"A long-haired black cat with bright green eyes looks directly at the camera against a plain background. Its fur is fluffy and has some brownish highlights and a small patch of white on its chest.\" width=\"640\" height=\"800\" class=\"size-large wp-image-811524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000175-640x800.jpg 640w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000175-256x320.jpg 256w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000175-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000175.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-811524\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hasselblad XCD 90mm f\/2.5 V @ f\/2.5, 1\/160s, ISO 6400<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>However, when it comes to image quality, I care much less about the quantity of grain than I do about the quality of it. Not all noise is made equal, and there is a massive difference between certain types of grain. <\/p>\n<p>In the case of the X2D II 100C, noise is mostly uniform in size and color, with some occasional minor banding at really high ISO settings. I would not hesitate to use the X2D II 100C at ISO 1600, 3200, or even 6400 if the situation requires it. You\u2019re giving up resolution and dynamic range when you push the camera that high, of course, but you are not throwing image quality altogether to the wolves. High ISO photos still look good. <\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re a <em>PetaPixel<\/em> member, you can download our full-resolution laboratory test shots from the X2D II 100C at different ISO settings and see for yourself either in Hasselblad\u2019s free Phocus software or compatible RAW editors, like Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Camera Raw. <\/p>\n<h3>HDR: The X2D II 100C Is the First Medium Format Camera With End-to-End HDR <\/h3>\n<p>One of the X2D II 100C\u2019s key new features is its HDR capability. Smartphones have had HDR cameras for many years, and more and more interchangeable lens cameras are starting to dabble with HDR image capture (a single file with expanded dynamic range, by the way, not the multi-shot HDR photography that was all the rage over a decade ago). But the X2D II 100C is the first medium format camera to take the HDR plunge, and it has cascading effects across the camera and its associated software. <\/p>\n<p>The camera\u2019s HNCS HDR mode works by expanding the exposure latitude at the highlight end. Everything else about the image remains essentially the same, but the brights are a bit brighter, at least when viewed on compatible displays. It doesn\u2019t do the old-school HDR thing of making shadows brighter and highlights darker, essentially flattening out the entire scene. The X2D II 100C\u2019s HDR mode just elevates the very top-end of the histogram a bit more. <\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_811519\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-811519\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000288-800x296.jpg\" alt=\"Sun sets behind a cityscape with church steeples, a mix of trees, brick buildings, and a railroad bridge crossing a calm river in the foreground.\" width=\"800\" height=\"296\" class=\"size-large wp-image-811519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000288-800x296.jpg 800w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000288-320x118.jpg 320w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000288-1536x567.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000288.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-811519\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">There is no way for me to show this here, but take this image, for example. When in HDR, the brightest tonal regions, like the Sun behind the church steeple, are significantly brighter when viewed on an HDR display, like the X2D II 100C\u2019s screen, my iPhone, or my MacBook.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_811528\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-811528\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000161-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"A wooden fence surrounds a grassy field with tall vegetation, set against a backdrop of trees under a cloudy sky at sunset. The scene appears peaceful and rural.\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-large wp-image-811528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000161-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000161-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000161-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000161.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-811528\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Likewise, in this scene, the HDR version has a more vibrant, brighter sky with a bit more color in the highlight regions.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_811546\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-811546\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000003-600x800.jpg\" alt=\"Art Deco-style skyscraper with tan stone exterior, vertical lines, and a colorful ornate crown on top, set against a clear blue sky.\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" class=\"size-large wp-image-811546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000003-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000003-240x320.jpg 240w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000003-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000003.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-811546\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">When an image like this is viewed in HDR, the reflections on the windows are just that much brighter and the entire scene has more <em>oomph<\/em> in the brightest regions.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The X2D II 100C can process HDR files in-camera as Ultra HDR JPEG files or HDR HEIF, and the files can be viewed and processed on compatible software, like Hasselblad\u2019s own offerings. In the new version of Phocus on desktop, which I used in beta for this review, it\u2019s possible to simply toggle HDR on when adjusting photos captured using the X2D II 100C. Easy-peasy. <\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s essential to make a few notes here, though. HDR cannot be used when shooting in full manual mode or when using the electronic shutter for some reason. Further, the HDR JPEG files are reasonably versatile but still not widely viewable. They can be seen on the camera itself, the Phocus Mobile 2 app, Phocus on desktop, Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, and other unspecified third-party software. HDR HEIF files, on the other hand, are even more limited and can only be viewed on the camera, Phocus, and Adobe Lightroom, at least for now. <\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also vital to consider why you might want to capture HDR photos in the first place. It\u2019s an entirely useless feature if your primary output is print, for example. However, you don\u2019t actually lose anything by shooting HDR since you can just access the SDR version of the file anyway. HDR viewing support is also not widespread yet. While some devices and apps can display HDR images, it\u2019s a mixed bag. <\/p>\n<p>In the ideal situation and with the right photo, like one that has very bright highlight regions, the X2D II 100C\u2019s HDR photo looks very striking. I had a lot of fun looking at my HDR photos in Phocus on my MacBook because the images <em>pop<\/em> in a way SDR ones cannot. It\u2019s a great feature, but I still wouldn\u2019t use it all the time. My tune will inevitably change once HDR workflows become commonplace, but for now, the X2D II 100C is ahead of the curve on this topic. The camera\u2019s HDR functionality islaudable, even if it\u2019s not always practical. <\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, there is no suitable way for me to demonstrate the appeal of the X2D II 100C\u2019s HDR images in this article. The best I can do is express that the HDR photos genuinely look good and invite readers who are <em>PetaPixel<\/em> members with HDR-compatible displays to download our sample images and open them in the newest version of the Hasselblad Phocus software, which should be available publicly very shortly. I am using version 4.0. The free software allows you to toggle HDR on from within the \u201cAdjust\u201d tab. <\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_811424\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-811424\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/X2DII-WORKING_0044-Custom-600x800.jpg\" alt=\"A person with brown hair and a striped shirt smiles while sitting outdoors next to colorful flowers and greenery on a sunny day.\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" class=\"size-large wp-image-811424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/X2DII-WORKING_0044-Custom-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/X2DII-WORKING_0044-Custom-240x320.jpg 240w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/X2DII-WORKING_0044-Custom-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/X2DII-WORKING_0044-Custom-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/X2DII-WORKING_0044-Custom.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-811424\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Chris Niccolls<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_811427\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-811427\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/X2DII-WORKING_0051-Custom-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"A woman in a long dress pushes a baby stroller along a sidewalk beside a modern building with horizontal siding and two rectangular windows. The image is in black and white.\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-large wp-image-811427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/X2DII-WORKING_0051-Custom-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/X2DII-WORKING_0051-Custom-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/X2DII-WORKING_0051-Custom-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/X2DII-WORKING_0051-Custom-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-811427\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Chris Niccolls<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_811425\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-811425\" style=\"width: 601px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/X2DII-WORKING_0045-Custom-601x800.jpg\" alt=\"A young man with brown hair in a colorful striped shirt rests his chin on his hand and gazes thoughtfully at vibrant pansies and grasses in a sunny outdoor garden setting.\" width=\"601\" height=\"800\" class=\"size-large wp-image-811425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/X2DII-WORKING_0045-Custom-601x800.jpg 601w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/X2DII-WORKING_0045-Custom-240x320.jpg 240w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/X2DII-WORKING_0045-Custom-1153x1536.jpg 1153w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/X2DII-WORKING_0045-Custom-1537x2048.jpg 1537w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/X2DII-WORKING_0045-Custom.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-811425\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Chris Niccolls<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_811428\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-811428\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/X2DII-WORKING_0057-Custom-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"A grassy park with a walking path, benches, and a playground. Two people sit on a bench in the foreground, while several children and a dog play on the field. Apartment buildings are visible in the background.\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-large wp-image-811428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/X2DII-WORKING_0057-Custom-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/X2DII-WORKING_0057-Custom-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/X2DII-WORKING_0057-Custom-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/X2DII-WORKING_0057-Custom-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-811428\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Chris Niccolls<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_811429\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-811429\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/X2DII-WORKING-0048-10th-Sec-Example-Custom-600x800.jpg\" alt=\"A person with short, tousled brown hair smiles warmly at the camera. They are wearing a white collared shirt with teal and purple stripes, and are sitting indoors near a window.\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" class=\"size-large wp-image-811429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/X2DII-WORKING-0048-10th-Sec-Example-Custom-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/X2DII-WORKING-0048-10th-Sec-Example-Custom-240x320.jpg 240w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/X2DII-WORKING-0048-10th-Sec-Example-Custom-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/X2DII-WORKING-0048-10th-Sec-Example-Custom-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/X2DII-WORKING-0048-10th-Sec-Example-Custom.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-811429\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Chris Niccolls<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Where the Hasselblad X2D II 100C Excels and Where It Comes Up Short <\/h2>\n<p>The Hasselblad X2D II 100C is an imperfect camera, but it\u2019s one I thoroughly enjoyed using. For the types of photography I enjoy most and the ways I prefer to work, the X2D II 100C is nearly perfect. <\/p>\n<p>However, even though the X2D II 100C is much more versatile than its predecessors, and therefore more successful at a broader range of applications, it is still not a camera that thrives in every situation. Far from it. <\/p>\n<p>The X2D II 100C\u2019s autofocus is much better, but still relatively slow. The camera\u2019s continuous shooting performance is finally at least competent, but it\u2019s still not well-suited to fast-paced action. The image quality is spectacular, but overkill for most situations. The camera is genuinely pleasant to use, but it remains relatively larger and more expensive than full-frame cameras, many of which are also capable of excellent image quality and resolution. <\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_811537\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-811537\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000085-800x400.jpg\" alt=\"Dimly lit underground parking garage with concrete pillars and yellow barriers, showing &quot;One Way&quot; and &quot;No Parking&quot; signs, pipes on the ceiling, and directional arrows painted on the ground.\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" class=\"size-large wp-image-811537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000085-800x400.jpg 800w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000085-320x160.jpg 320w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000085-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000085.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-811537\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hasselblad XCD 90mm f\/2.5 V @ f\/2.5, 1\/160s, ISO 400<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_811536\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-811536\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000093-800x296.jpg\" alt=\"A rustic wooden fence runs alongside a sunlit grassy path, with wildflowers and tall grass growing in a field beyond the fence; soft sunlight casts long shadows across the scene.\" width=\"800\" height=\"296\" class=\"size-large wp-image-811536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000093-800x296.jpg 800w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000093-320x118.jpg 320w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000093-1536x567.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000093.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-811536\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hasselblad XCD 90mm f\/2.5 V @ f\/2.5, 1\/160s, ISO 50<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_811533\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-811533\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000107-800x296.jpg\" alt=\"A paved path curves through a grassy area lined with mature trees casting long shadows. Wooden fences run along both sides, and sunlight filters through the green foliage, creating a peaceful, inviting scene.\" width=\"800\" height=\"296\" class=\"size-large wp-image-811533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000107-800x296.jpg 800w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000107-320x118.jpg 320w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000107-1536x567.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000107.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-811533\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hasselblad XCD 90mm f\/2.5 V @ f\/2.5, 1\/100s, ISO 50<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>And yet, even with all these caveats and limitations, shorter though the list may be than with any Hasselblad camera before, there was not one time when I was unhappy when pressing the X2D II 100C\u2019s bright orange shutter. <\/p>\n<p>Granted, I\u2019ve been around the block with cameras like this and have shot medium format personally for nearly a decade, so I am fully aware of the format\u2019s limitations. So too am I aware of its strengths, and the Hasselblad X2D II 100C realizes these strengths better than any of Hasselblad\u2019s prior X series cameras. This is, finally, the camera that shows what the Hasselblad X family can be and what it can do. <\/p>\n<p>For photographers who prioritize image quality and the user experience above all else \u2014 speed be damned \u2014 the Hasselblad X2D II 100C is a spectacular camera. <\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_811513\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-811513\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000451-800x296.jpg\" alt=\"A black-and-white photo of a calm seascape with rocky shores, tall evergreen trees on the right, and a small forested island in the distance under a hazy sky.\" width=\"800\" height=\"296\" class=\"size-large wp-image-811513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000451-800x296.jpg 800w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000451-320x118.jpg 320w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000451-1536x567.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000451.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-811513\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hasselblad XCD 90mm f\/2.5 V @ f\/5.6, 0.5s, ISO 50<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_811512\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-811512\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000439-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"A calm coastal inlet with seaweed-covered rocks in the foreground, small boats moored in the water, and a tree-covered shoreline in the background under a hazy sky.\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-large wp-image-811512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000439-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000439-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000439-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000439.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-811512\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hasselblad XCD 90mm f\/2.5 V @ f\/2.8, 1\/15s, ISO 50<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_811505\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-811505\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000464-800x400.jpg\" alt=\"Large, smooth rocks covered with seaweed sit on a sandy shore beside calm water. Evergreen trees line distant islands under a hazy, pale blue sky, creating a peaceful coastal scene.\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" class=\"size-large wp-image-811505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000464-800x400.jpg 800w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000464-320x160.jpg 320w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000464-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B0000464.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-811505\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hasselblad XCD 90mm f\/2.5 V @ f\/11, 1.2s, ISO 50<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>But it won\u2019t come cheaply, even if the X2D II 100C is surprisingly $800 less than its predecessor. It\u2019s still $7,399 for the body, and Hasselblad\u2019s lenses range from nearly $2,000 to around $6,000. That\u2019s a hefty chunk of change in any economic climate, let alone the one we\u2019re in now. It\u2019s not a plunge I\u2019d personally take, although I\u2019d be lying if I said I\u2019m not envious of those who ultimately will. <\/p>\n<h3>Are There Alternatives? <\/h3>\n<p>For those who care deeply about image quality and are willing to pay the price, both literally and figuratively, there are only a few options out there. We can scratch one off the list right off the bat, though. There is no reason whatsoever to get the original Hasselblad X2D 100C. The new model is cheaper and better in every way. <\/p>\n<p>There is significant competition in the form of the Fujifilm GFX system, though. At $8,299, the <a href=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/2023\/11\/20\/fujifilm-gfx-100-ii-review-pushing-medium-format-boundaries\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Fujifilm GFX 100 II<\/a> is more expensive than the X2D II 100C but it has the same 102-megapixel image sensor, better overall autofocus performance, faster shooting speeds, way better video since the X2D II 100C doesn\u2019t record video at all, a more traditional camera design and user experience, and a wider range of affordable lenses. <\/p>\n<p>Then there is the $5,499 <a href=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/2024\/05\/15\/hands-on-with-the-fujifilm-gfx-100s-ii-medium-format-for-the-masses\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">GFX 100S II<\/a>, which is almost as good as the GFX 100 II and offers better value for photographers. I\u2019ve <a href=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/2024\/05\/16\/if-you-care-most-about-image-quality-good-luck-finding-a-better-camera-than-the-gfx-100s-ii\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">argued before<\/a> that the GFX 100S II is the best camera for photographers who care about image quality. <\/p>\n<p>In terms of that image quality, there is not much to differentiate the X2D II 100C from Fujifilm\u2019s latest GFX cameras. The X2D II 100C\u2019s image quality is arguably more impressive with less work, but you can essentially end up in the same place with either camera system. I also don\u2019t put much stock in the X2D II 100C\u2019s HDR yet, even though it is impressive. <\/p>\n<h3>Should You Buy the Hasselblad X2D II 100C? <\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/08\/editors-choice-100.png\" alt=\"PetaPixel Editors' Choice badge featuring bold white text on layered blue and black geometric shapes.\" width=\"100\" height=\"151\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-811822\"\/> Maybe. I always hate landing on \u201cmaybe\u201d when answering this ever-important question, but I don\u2019t see any way around it with the Hasselblad X2D II 100C. <\/p>\n<p>If you are already invested in the Hasselblad X system and have $7,400 to spend on a new camera, then you should absolutely buy the X2D II 100C. It is a meaningful upgrade in basically every way, whether in terms of sheer imaging performance compared to Hasselblad\u2019s two 50-megapixel X series cameras, or in terms of overall usability when compared to 2022\u2019s X2D 100C. If there is any Hasselblad X camera to own, it is undeniably this one. <\/p>\n<p>If you are not already a Hasselblad shooter and considering buying your first medium format mirrorless camera system, the answer to whether you should buy the X2D II 100C is probably no. Even though the X2D II 100C is by far the most performant camera Hasselblad has released in the mirrorless era, its prowess still comes with too many asterisks. <\/p>\n<p>All that said, even though it\u2019s a tough camera to recommend to everyone, the X2D II 100C is still very good. I\u2019m confident that anyone who buys one, fully understanding its limitations, will love it. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Hasselblad X2D II 100C builds upon its predecessors in key ways, preserving the aspects that made each prior camera special while smoothing nearly every rough edge. The legendary Swedish photo company has finally delivered a camera that lives up to the X1D\u2019s initial promise. 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