The AquaTech REFLEX Water Housing for the Hasselblad X1D II 50C is a beefy piece of hardware (it weighs 3.52 lbs) that provides serious protection for your X1D down to 33 feet.

Designed to allow use of all current XCD lenses, the REFLEX Water Housing finally lets capture a whole new world with your Hasselblad.

From Hasselblad’s website:

“Balancing maximum strength and minimal weight, the glass-filled polycarbonate construction combines controls made from 316 stainless steel, hard anodised aluminum and high strength plastics for a superior tactile feel and easy control while simultaneously ensuring extreme protection against saltwater and corrosion.”

The REFLEX Water Housing for the Hasselblad X1D II 50C is available exclusively on AquaTech’s website and retails for US$1695.  It’s in stock and ships immediately.

Founded in 1998, AquaTech is a leader in the design and manufacture of photographic accessories used in action water sports, fashion, advertising and lifestyle.

While you’re at the AquaTech website, be sure to check out their Ambassadors page. From there you’ll find all new sources of inspiration for shooting with any camera.

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Today, Hasselblad dropped the real thing: a compact, powerful enhanced X1D Mirrorless Medium Format Digital Camera!

Hasselblad has improved upon the first generation with enhanced electronics for a quicker and more intuitive medium format experience.

Here are the highlights of the Hasselblad X1D II 50C:

• 50MP 43.8 x 32.9mm CMOS Sensor
• 16-Bit Color, 14-Stop Dynamic Range
• Hasselblad Natural Color Solution
• 0.87x 3.69m-Dot Electronic Viewfinder
• 3.6″ 2.36m-Dot Touchscreen LCD
• Leaf Shutter System, 1/2000 sec Sync
• ISO 100-25600, Up to 2.7 fps Shooting
• Dual SD UHS-II Memory Card Slots
• Built-In Wi-Fi, USB 3.0 Type-C

Priced at $5750, you can Pre-Order the Hasselblad X1D II 50C at B&H Photo or Adorama.

Hasselblad also released it’s 9th X System lens, the XCD 3,5-4,5/35-75 Zoom. Delivering the same superb image quality from edge-to-edge as the XCD Prime lenses, this extremely high performance, compact mid-range zoom covers moderate wide angle to short telephoto focal lengths.

It’s interal focusing keeps the lens’ dimensions constant, delivers quick autofocus and additionally keeps the overall weight down.  Ideal for shooting anything from wide angle landscapes to portraits, this lens is perfect for photographers who are looking to keep the amount of equipment they carry to a minimum without compromising on quality.

The XCD 36-75mm Zoom retails for $5175 and is available for pre-order at B&H Photo and Adorama.

But Hasselblad didn’t stop there in today’s epic announcement.

We’re also getting an updated app called Phocus Mobile 2 to take image editing to a new, portable level.  Phocus Mobile 2  takes the image editing process to a new, portable level. Compatible  with the X1D II 50C  via either USB-C or Wi-Fi, this application is currently supported  on  iPad Pro and iPad Air (2019) models,  enabling the traveling photographer  to have  a  quicker,  more  mobile workflow. With  Phocus  Mobile 2, users can import,  edit  and rate  RAW  images  and  import and rate  full quality JPEG  images directly on their portable device.  In addition,  Phocus  Mobile 2  supports full quality image export, tethered shooting and  direct  camera control.

Lastly, and certainly not least, Hasselblad also released CFV II 50C & 907X digital back and camera body.

The CFV II 50C digital back, which will have an outstanding medium format 50MP sensor and ergonomically enhanced tilt screen, will enable use with  most  V System cameras made from 1957 and onwards in addition to third party technical or view cameras.

Coupling the CFV II 50C with Hasselblad’s smallest medium format camera body ever, the 907X, creates a highly compact package. With the 907X, the photographer will gain access to all of the high-quality X System Lenses in addition to a vast range of Hasselblad optics via adapters, including the H System, V System, and XPan Lenses.

The CFV II 50C isn’t showing up for pre-order anywhere yet, so stay tuned for actual release schedule.

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