Hasselblad Newsletter - JULY 31, 2019

JULY NEWSLETTER 907X SPECIAL EDITION ON THE MOON SINCE 1969 Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the historic Apollo 11 moon landing, Hasselblad proudly celebrates its impact in space exploration, and even more so, the cameras that documented the historical moment of the first humans on the Moon. In honour of this momentous occasion, Hasselblad launches the limited 907X Special Edition, which includes the 907X camera body and CFV II 50C digital back, both in matte black with commemorative “On the Moon Since 1969” anniversary text. Learn more here. X1D II 50C The original medium format mirrorless digital camera evolves with the X1D II 50C, with expanded capabilities for powerful and portable image making. Discover X1D II  here.  OUTER SPACE MICHAEL NAJJAR Preparing to be the first artist to travel to space, Michael Najjar has traveled to numerous spaceports, met with multiple scientists and astronauts and visited space laboratories that are usually unknown to the public. Check out his story and images with the H System as he explores these secretive, scientific locations in his preparation for space here. LETTUCE FOR HAIR AND OTHER STUNNINGLY PECULIAR SELF-PORTRAITS Imaginative self-portrait photographer Flora Borsi is one of the first photographers to try out the next generation X1D II 50C. Flora put the camera to work capturing a wide spectrum of colours, dressing herself in melting ice cream, gooey lettuce, vibrant roses, and splattered blue paint. See more images here. 50 YEARS ON THE MOON MERCHANDISE COLLECTION   To continue the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, we present the 50 Years on the Moon collection, which includes commemorative t-shirts, posters, stickers and patches. View this limited-time collection, available now on the Hasselblad online store. INSTAGRAM FEATURES JOHN CHAKERES John A. Chakeres front-row with his Hasselblad 500 EL/M for the space shuttle launches in the 1980s.  ANNA DEVIS + DANIEL RUEDA Anna Devís and Daniel Rueda create playful compositions with Hasselblad X1D II 50C. EVENTS EVENTS NEAR YOU Visit our website to find educational workshops, trade-shows, webinars, and demo events near you on our event page.