Hasselblad Newsletter - DECEMBER 19, 2019

DECEMBER NEWSLETTER X1D II AND PHOCUS MOBILE 2 TAKING THE HASSELBLAD WORKFLOW ON THE GO Supported on X1D II, the new Phocus Mobile 2 takes the image editing process to a new, portable level. Currently available on iPad Pro and iPad Air (2019) models, it enables the traveling or studio photographer to have a quicker, more seamless workflow. Take medium format further with the X1D II and Phocus Mobile 2. Learn more here. HASSELBLAD X CLARISSA BONET GRAND PRIZE WINNER Selected by the competition's inspirational photographers and an internal Hasselblad jury, the Hasselblad X You grand prize winner is Clarissa Bonet. Clarissa will receive a trip to Gothenburg, Sweden next year to see the Hasselblad headquarters and receive her own 907X Special Edition camera. See the grand prize selection along with the rest of the amazing weekly winners here. UNIMATIC WATCHES CAPTURING THE DETAILS OF TIMEPIECES UNSEEN BY THE NAKED EYE Italy-based Unimatic Watches have regularly shot their product images with the Hasselblad H3D-39 since their inception in 2015. Testing out the H6D-100c and HC Macro 120mm to capture their newest line-up of timepieces, we spoke to co-founder Simone Nunziato, who tells us all about the outstanding capabilities of using the H6D-100c to carry out the extremely difficult task of photographing watches and all their minuscule details. Zoom in on images and read the full interview here. X1D II FIRMWARE 1.1.0 The new X1D II firmware 1.1.0 provides compatibility with Phocus Mobile 2. It also supports Bluetooth assisted Wi-Fi connection, which simplifies the connection between iPad Pro and camera. Download firmware 1.1.0 on My Hasselblad. RUAIRIDH MCGLYNN THE CRUEL BEAUTY OF WINTER IN THE SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS   Seeking out the winter storms of the Scottish Highlands, Ruairidh McGlynn ventured into weather as cold as -15°C (5°F) with the X1D to capture the cruel beauty of the area’s intense conditions. See more images and full story here. XCD LENS FIRMWARE UPDATE 0.5.40 Firmware 0.5.40 for all Hasselblad XCD lenses provides added support for all focal lengths, including improved AF for XCD 65 and XCD 80 as well as improved manual focus control. Download on My Hasselblad. CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED H CAMERAS DECEMBER OFFER Certified pre-owned H5D-50c, H5D-200c MS and H4D-200 MS are offered at an even greater value with discounts of up to 34%. Valid until 31 December 2019. Learn more here. A6D FIRMWARE 1.23.0 The latest A6D firmware update features a new White Balance Tool, tethered image importing, shutter lag speed improvements, and more. Download at My Hasselblad. HASSELBLAD MOMENTS Cultural Preservation Technologies (CPT), co-founded by Jody Dole and son Brandon, specializes in high-resolution digital photography specifically for the art world, including museums, institutions, art galleries and collectors of valuable art and objects. Utilizing the Hasselblad H6D-400c MS, CPT provides images calibrated to 4 Star FADGI guidelines, the gold standard for archival fine art photography. Watch our feature with Jody and Brandon here. INSTAGRAM FEATURES BENJAMIN EVERETT Particles and Waves, by 2018 Hasselblad Master Benjamin Everett using the H6D-100c. OLE MARIUS Ole Marius Joergensen uses vivid cinematic lighting to tell the story of the wandering salesman using H3D.