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Leica vs hasselblad
Jan 8, 2023 16:22:23 #
TonyP wrote:
I'm intrigued by your question. br The Leica with ... (show quote)
In the US, The Leica is about $1000 more than the Hasselblad, body only.
Jan 8, 2023 17:12:34 #
RodeoMan
Loc: St Joseph, Missouri
Buy 'em both, you can afford them. Then enjoy using each camera. You may find out that each one fits a particular niche for you and will want to keep both sytems, but if you find that you are using one much more than the other, then you could always unload the one that you aren't using. I think ultimately the camera you prefer will come down to intangibles that you and you alone will become aware of as you use the cameras. Whatever you decide, I look forward to the results.
Jan 8, 2023 17:40:33 #
OldSchool-WI
Loc: Brandon, Wisconsin 53919
sippyjug104 wrote:
Leica reminds me of a range-finder point-and-shoot camera whereas Hasselblad reminds me of a professional photographer's studio camera. Of course, I know that they are both legendary and that they have stood the test of time and set the standards in the industry.
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Jan 8, 2023 19:08:22 #
clint f.
Loc: Priest Lake Idaho, Spokane Wa
Retired CPO wrote:
There is a reason that NASA took Hasselblad gear to the moon and back several times. Just sayin'!
I thought they left the cameras behind and just took the film back. There was even a joke about the Hasselblad for free but you had to go to the moon to get it.
Jan 8, 2023 20:09:14 #
ButchS
Loc: Spokane, WA
From what I’ve seen, Hasselblad uses both Zeiss and Fuji lenses. Hasselblad and Fuji have a special relationship. It started when they jointly developed the Hasselblad X-Pan camera. As a Fuji user, I can attest that Fuji makes very beautiful lenses with incredible build quality.
Jan 8, 2023 21:54:08 #
smf85
Loc: Freeport, IL
Melsilver9 wrote:
Getting ready to make a big purchase
Leica M11 vs Hasselblad X2D
Does anyone have any experience comparing image quality? Are Hasselblad lenses as good as Leica
Thank u
Leica M11 vs Hasselblad X2D
Does anyone have any experience comparing image quality? Are Hasselblad lenses as good as Leica
Thank u
Both are fine camera’s. The intended use case for each is different.
The Hasselblad X2D is a 100mp medium format sensor camera with lenses able to deliver on that resolution. It’s designed for a slow(er) deliberate shooting procedure. It’s got some interesting features such as integrated leaf shutters - allowing flash sync up to the top shutter speed 1/2000.
The Leica M11 is a 60mp full frame format sensor camera with lenses also able to deliver on that resolution. It’s definitely a smaller camera. It’s designed for a fast(er) shooting procedure. The M11 is a rangefinder digital camera. And that is a whole different way of doing things.
My point is that they are two specialized cameras. They are difficult to compare since they do things so differently.
Jan 8, 2023 22:12:51 #
ButchS wrote:
From what I’ve seen, Hasselblad uses both Zeiss and Fuji lenses. Hasselblad and Fuji have a special relationship. It started when they jointly developed the Hasselblad X-Pan camera. As a Fuji user, I can attest that Fuji makes very beautiful lenses with incredible build quality.
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Jan 8, 2023 23:16:31 #
Sidwalkastronomy
Loc: New Jersey Shore
clint f. wrote:
I thought they left the cameras behind and just took the film back. There was even a joke about the Hasselblad for free but you had to go to the moon to get it.
Never heard that but would make sense. Maybe take them to photograph takeoff and lunar features. I bet the weight factor was the reason if cameras didn't come home. Remember they took moon rocks home so weight is always an issue
Jan 9, 2023 06:34:10 #
Agree: "Seems to me that the decision might well be driven by most likely usage."
Suggestion: Rent to try before you buy.
Suggestion: Rent to try before you buy.
William Royer wrote:
Obviously two wonderful choices. Seems to me that the decision might well be driven by most likely usage, and how it feels to you to put their talents into practice. For the $$ outlay to purchase, one might rent them for a few days to try first.
Jan 9, 2023 09:23:35 #
burkphoto wrote:
I wouldn't get too worked up about the faux 2-1/4 sensor size... It's big enough. Medium Format digital cameras are best at around 100MP. The 102MP Fujifilm GFX100 is a great example. Output is about the same as the Hasselblad, at a third of the price. Both have 400MP pixel shift modes.
https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/buying-guides/the-10-highest-resolution-cameras-you-can-buy-today
https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/buying-guides/the-10-highest-resolution-cameras-you-can-buy-today
None of the Hassey's have pixel shift to my knowledge. At least the X1D-50C and the X2D do not.
Jan 9, 2023 10:02:23 #
BobHartung wrote:
None of the Hassey's have pixel shift to my knowledge. At least the X1D-50C and the X2D do not.
From the linked article:
"…our list starts with specialist cameras like the Hasselblad H6D-400C Multi-Shot, which can produce 400MP images. It's a bit of a cheat (and caused a heated argument in the office) as it "only" has a 100MP sensor; it produces its 400MP images by compositing six images shot in quick succession, a process so demanding that the camera needs to be tethered to a computer."
The Lumix GH6 Micro 4/3 camera is a 25MP camera that can produce 100MP stills, HAND-HELD, and IN CAMERA, in much the same way.
In all cameras that do this, the larger image is not "real" pixels, but "derived" pixels. A real 100MP camera will make a much better 100MP image than the 25MP GH6, but the 100MP GH6 image is much better than its own 25MP image in most cases.
The Fujifilm GFX100 uses a process similar to the Hasselblad H6D-400C.
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Jan 9, 2023 10:25:09 #
Melsilver9 wrote:
Getting ready to make a big purchase
Leica M11 vs Hasselblad X2D
Does anyone have any experience comparing image quality? Are Hasselblad lenses as good as Leica
Thank u
Leica M11 vs Hasselblad X2D
Does anyone have any experience comparing image quality? Are Hasselblad lenses as good as Leica
Thank u
The image quality with either will be excellent. Any comparison of image quality at this end of the spectrum will be meaningless. Since there are adapters allowing you to put some longer focal length Leica lenses on the ‘blad, and any of the ‘blad lenses on the M-11 (with optional visoflex) your optical quality would be identical. The differences are in the sensor —its size, color depth, and resolution.
There are major differences in handling. If you really like how the Leica M-11 fits your hand and eye, you won’t even consider other cameras.
Have you considered comparing the Hasselblad to the Leica (medium format) S system camera (Type 007)? It might be a fairer comparison. I think the ‘blad would be preferable in that case.
Whichever system you buy into remember that adding to the system will be considerably more expensive than with other brands. Budget accordingly.
Jan 9, 2023 11:57:15 #
smf85
Loc: Freeport, IL
Sidwalkastronomy wrote:
Never heard that but would make sense. Maybe take them to photograph takeoff and lunar features. I bet the weight factor was the reason if cameras didn't come home. Remember they took moon rocks home so weight is always an issue
They left everything that wasn’t needed for the return flight. In addition to the camera’s they left the suit backpacks (expended) and the bottom half of the lander.
Jan 9, 2023 11:59:44 #
Sidwalkastronomy
Loc: New Jersey Shore
smf85 wrote:
They left everything that wasn’t needed for the return flight. In addition to the camera’s they left the suit backpacks (expended) and the bottom half of the lander.
Makes sense to leave things behind.
Jan 9, 2023 13:00:28 #
A lot depends on your planned use, the Hasselblad is great for studio work, product shots and portraits. Unless you are planning on spending a significant amount of time on each photo, using a Hasselblad for landscape, street, or vacation photography just doesn't work. Leica lenses are superior to the Zeiss lenses that Hasselblad uses, but the larger format wins in the studio. I gave up the Hasselblad for Leica since it is a far better camera for everyday use, and the M11 is an amazing camera. Try and not be seduced by zoom lenses or lenses other then Leica the Leica Summilux-M 35mm and the Leica Summicron-M 50mm are great lenses and you pay a lot for them but the detail you end up with is amazing.
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