Hasselblad 907x 50c Hands-on Review

With the Hasselblad 907X camera body and CFV II 50C digital back, Hasselblad’s photographic history is connected to modern technology. Watch our hands-on review of this modular medium format camera system.

Videography by Brendan Schmidt

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[neilrudo]

Not everyone felt comfortable with a v series camera or a Rolleiflex, but for those of us who grew up using V series cameras or a view camera and studied photography, this camera is spectacular. I shoot in manual mode with digital camera and frankly, the complex menus of a Canon, Sony and Nikon just make the shooting experience a pain where I sit. The interface of this camera is refreshingly to the point. There are no extraneous complexities that most photographers will never have use for, and the occasional photographer will get lost in and flounder trying to take pictures.The simplicity is functionally elegant as is the menu system. Picture quality is superb. No complaints here.

[LEAJ]

Absolutely the best designed, most practical Hasselblad in a long time.

[geertmaelbrancke]

Hallo, I have a lot of Hasselblad V-series and after 2 years I decided to invest in a 907x and CFV digital back. It is also worth to mention that Hasselblad has a XV adapter to be able to use the V series lenses on the 907x. This is for me great to integrate the digital solution in my equipment. Yes it is an important investment but when one has to invest everytime there is a new sensor or camera on the market you lose a lot of money too. I started with a 500CM and have now also a 553ELX, 903CW and a flexbody with tilt and shift possibility. My photo hobby consists also in film photography with own dark room to develop my films and print my photos. I hope the 907x will give me a new boost of inspiration !! Kind regards from Belgium

[pinkeye]

You folks have no idea what this camera is about just in the presentation in this video. Back to another video on this ...

[greger]

As a Swed I love this camera i will buy one next year Thanks 💖

[tomhartzell]

Used it with my grandfathers v system from 1962. Takes a remarkable photo.

[grumpywiseguy]

This is the first modern camera that I have been interested in in 5 years. Of course I have a V system with many lens.

[MrRay]

I shoot sports for a living (mostly motorsports) I would love a slow completely different shooting experience for my personal stuff/fun. I have a 501cm and three lenses and would use it as a digital back fairly often but mostly in its complete small camera set up. Sadly the stuff I shoot for fun is on bike trips, hiking, camping so not being dust/weather sealed is pretty much a deal breaker. I know I know the X1D would be the "better" camera for me but just doesn't do it for me like this one.

[MyLeoOne]

I would love to have this to use on my parents Hasselblad 500's they used back in the day, but boy is it pricey

[PhoenixDali]

Thank you for the review, it’s pretty through in terms of the look and specs of the camera, but maybe having a few pro photographers do some substantial photoshoots will do this camera justice, since from the photos in this review I’m not seeing a reason why I should upgrade my current gear, or how it’s better than even a mid level camera. But overall it’s pretty informative.

[rmrfboy]

im buying this soon. been waiting for this in a long time. just wish the tethering works ok

[msqgrzs]

If the digital back can attach on film back, can the digital body add on film back ?
So we can know how the X1d lens work on film?

[Pembers]

Returned mine. Connectivity problems between the 907X and the digital back. And memory card read/camera lock up issues. A real shame as it’s a great concept and wonderful design. Maybe after some new firmware...

[petergunndetective]

Thanks for showing that it has flash connections. None if the other reviews pointed out it can shoot w flash.

[julioestebanperezescudero]

Great introduction to a classic.
I would like to know about the flash sync in live view if there is any.
Thanks.🙏🙂

[Thorpal]

So you pay a fortune for a sensor that is not even close to its film big brothers (6x6) and even smaller than the 6x4.5 medium format camera ? I suppose there's a reason why they don't got really big with digital medium formats sensors, but at that price I'd rather spend between 2 or 3k€ in 6x7 camera and lenses and the extra 6.5k or 5.5k€ on films, chemicals and a scanner.

[YourMajestyTheKing]

I think that when they bring back the optical view finder, then it will be more of a hit.

[silvere]

Easy choice if you already have a system. Otherwise, the X1DII seem to make more sense. It's all personal of course.

[andrewchisholm]

Eh do you think they want an almost blind tog to try it out long term?

[YourMajestyTheKing]

Shame that the digital back doesn’t come in Square format. would had been better. Square format is so much better since you don’t have to think of shooting portrait or landscape.