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HASSELBLAD H6X

Versatility comes to the fore again from Hasselblad by offering a camera body that is fully compatible with all H System Lenses, including the HCD 4,8/24, HCD 4/28 and the HCD 4,0-5,6/35-90 lenses. It can also use a film magazine and offers H5X functionality with 3rd party digital backs.

Although aimed primarily at current H1, H2, H2F, H4X and H5X users, the H6X can naturally act as a backup for H5D users too.

WIDE RANGE OF HIGH PERFORMANCE LENSES

The H6X lens program is designed and engineered by Hasselblad to meet the highest optical performance specifications. HC and HCD Lenses cover a wide spectrum of focal lengths and feature some of the fastest and most precise auto-focus capabilities on the market. The unique HCD 24mm wide-angle lens, the HCD 28mm and the HCD 35-90mm zoom lens have been tailored for digital use with a 37 × 49mm sensor, but can of course also be used with larger sensors with a minimal drop in performance in the extreme corners. The integral lens shutters allow for flash sync up to 1/800 of a second. The lens shutter also provides silent and vibration-free operation.

SUPERIOR VIEWFINDER PROGRAM

The viewfinder is the most important interface between the photographer and the subject. The large and bright viewfinder of the H6X camera shows the image crisply and clearly, letting you work even in dim lighting with perfect results. The HV 90X-II viewfinder covers the full area of the HC Lens line and offers near 100% image view and eyesight dioptre correction. The large eyepiece also allows full image view even when wearing glasses. The HVD 90X has been optimised for digital work with the digital sensor size of 37 × 49mm. The HVM, a waist-level viewfinder, is available as an accessory.

FULL H1 AND H2 FUNCTIONALITY – AND MORE

The H6X is designed to provide the same extensive functionality as the H1 and H2 cameras. It provides a number of functions such as:

• True Focus
• HCD lens compatibility
• HVD 90x viewfinder optimised for 36 × 48mm format
• HV 90x-II viewfinder optimised for the film and 40.2 × 53.7mm format
• High power AF illumination
• Number of Profiles increased from 4 to 8
• More programmable button options

TRUE FOCUS AND ABSOLUTE POSITION LOCK

True Focus helps solve one of the most lingering challenges that faces serious photographers today: true, accurate focusing throughout the image field. Without multi-point autofocus, a typical autofocus camera can only correctly measure focus on a subject that is in the centre of the image. When a photographer wants to focus on a subject outside the centre area, they have to lock focus on the subject and then re-compose the image. In short distances especially, this re-composing causes focus error, as the plane of focus sharpness follows the camera’s movement, perpendicular to the axis of the lens.

Camera Type

SLR camera with optional interchangeable lenses, viewfinders, and backs

Lenses

Hasselblad HC and HCD lenses
All C-type lenses from the V system with optional CF lens adapter

Shutter

Electronically controlled integral lens shutter in each lens
Shutter speed range 1/800 second to 18 hours

Image Format

56 x 41.5 mm (maximum)

Viewfinders

Compatible with optional HV 90X, HV 90X-II, HVD 90X, and HVM viewfinders

Focusing Screen

Acute Matte type D with markings for spot metering area and AF sensitive area

Focusing

Automatic and manual focusing; instant manual focus override
AF metering with passive central cross-type sensor
Metering range EV 1 to 19 at ISO 100
White focus assist LED for low-light conditions

Focusing Modes

Manual with optional focus indication in viewfinder, Single Shot AF, and Continuous AF
Focus lock available in AF modes either with shutter release or any of the four programmable buttons
True Focus to compensate for focus shift when re-composing

Exposure Metering

Spot, Center Spot, and Center Weighted (with HV 90X-II and HVD 90X)
Exposure lock with separate button on camera

Metering Range

Spot: EV 2 to 21
Center-Weighted: EV 1 to 21
Center Spot: EV 1 to 21

Exposure Modes

Manual, Aperture Priority, Shutter Speed Priority, Programmed, and Programmed Variable

Automatic Bracketing Control

2, 3, 5, 7, or 9 frames in 1/3, 1/2, 1, 2 or 3 EV steps

Interval Shooting

1 second to 1 hour intervals
Maximum 32 frames with film, unlimited with digital back

Multi Exposure

2, 3, 4, and 5 frames or no limit (available with film only)

Flash Control

Automatic TTL-OTF center weighted system via viewfinder's built-in flash or flashes compatible with optional Metz SCA3002
Output can be adjusted from -3 to +3 EV

Flash Metering

Available when using manually controlled flashes

Flash Sync

TTL hot-shoe on optional viewfinder or standard PC connector on camera body

Flash Synch Speeds

Sync at all shutter speeds to 1/800 sec
Flash can be synchronized in the beginning or at the end of the exposure

Compatible Digital/Film Backs

H-system interface
All Hasselblad H5D, ixpress, CF, and CFH digital backs
Third-party backs that were compatible with the H1/H2 cameras
HM 16-32 Magazine for 120/220 film

LCD Display

Two dot-matrix LCDs (one on the camera grip and one in the viewfinder)

Power Supply

Rechargeable lithium-ion battery grip (7.2 VDC, 3200 mAh)

Dimensions

5.7 x 4.3 x 3.5 / 144 x 110 x 88 mm

Weight

1.8 lb / 830 g (body only)