Hasselblad is reissuing the X2D 100C travel medium format camera as the Earth Explorer Limited Edition. This set, limited to 1,000 units, includes the XCD 55mm f2.5 V lens and an exclusive camera strap.
The Hasselblad X2D 100C medium format camera receives many design adjustments in the Earth Explorer Limited Edition, from a subtly adjusted color scheme that the manufacturer calls “Tundra Brown” to an exclusive startup screen and a large, engraved serial number. Hasselblad extends the scope of delivery to include a second battery, a charger, and an exclusive camera strap made of recycled plastic and bearing a Hasselblad logo and “Earth Explorer” lettering.
The included XCD 55mm f2.5 V lens remains unchanged. This is disappointing because comparable limited editions from brands like Leica often come with an adapted lens. Despite the minimal design adjustments, Hasselblad estimates a surcharge of around $2,000 for this set compared to purchasing the regular version of the camera and the lens separately at the list price. The features remain unchanged.
The Hasselblad X2D 100C has a stabilized 100-megapixel medium format sensor, support for fast PDAF, and an integrated 1 TB SSD that allows you to take photos without a memory card. Hasselblad claims the autofocus is three times faster than the previous model, with a dynamic range of 15 stops. The camera features a 3.6-inch fold-out touchscreen with 2.36 million pixels and a 5.76 million pixel OLED EVF.
Hasselblad X2D 100C Earth Explorer Limited Edition price and release date
Hasselblad is limiting the X2D 100C Earth Explorer Limited Edition travel medium format camera to 1,000 units worldwide. They engrave each serial number, from 0001 to 1000, into the housing. The set is available on Bhphotovideo and Adorama shops for $13,999.
For comparison, the regular X2D 100C costs $8,199. The XCD 55mm f2.5 V lens is available for $3,699, so Hasselblad estimates the extra $2,000 for the new Earth Explorer Edition is for the design adjustments.
Recently, Hasselblad introduced the XCD 25mm f2.5 V, a premium wide-angle lens specifically designed for its X-System medium format cameras. The optical design includes 13 elements in 10 groups and four aspherical elements. It is available at Bhphotovideo and Adorama for $3,699.
