Hasselblad X2D II :: Simply the benchmark for Medium Format

The Art of Photography August 26, 2025
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Get yours at B&H: https://bhpho.to/3Vkeuga The Hasselblad X2D II is the latest flagship in the XCD system and is probably the most important update we've seen from the company to date. For the first time we now have phase detection/contrast detection/lidar combined AF-C autofocus. We not only have fast and accurate tracking in continuous shooting, but we also get deep learning object recognition for human, animal and car detection. I've always considered the Hasselblad XCD cameras to be the highest optical quality available, and this update makes the system even better. The camera features 10 stops of IBIS which enable hand held shooting to 1-4 seconds depending on the focal length. The new rear screen is HDR compatible with 1400 nits of brightness enabling a complete end to end HDR imaging platform when combined with Phocus Mobile 2. This is the absolute best imaging system on the market right now. And the X2D II makes it even stronger. Ballet dancers: Rieko Hatao and Alexandra Light Sign up to the mailing list for weekly updates https://theartofphotography.tv/list My Adobe Lightroom and Capture One Presets https://theartofphotography.tv/presets/ AoP T-Shirts https://aop.threadless.com/ Need a website? http://squarespace.com/aop 0:00 Hasselblad X2D II Overview 2:13 What are the new features? 4:08 Continuous Autofocus and Object Recognition 6:41 Imaging Upgrades and HDR 11:35 Phocus Mobile 2 - New Features 13:06 10 stop, 5-Axis Image Stabilization 13:49 My first impressions 17:19 Hasselblad X2D II Price On my channel you will find videos about photography, cinematography, post processing tutorials for Capture One, Lightroom and Photoshop, photo assignments that YOU can participate in, the Artist Series and more. The Artist Series is an ongoing set of videos I produce as documentaries on living photographers. I am extremely passionate about photography and video and my goal in making these videos is to share my passion and enthusiasm with you! Don’t forget to subscribe and make sure to hit the like button and share this video if you enjoyed it! Ted Forbes The Art of Photography 2830 S. Hulen, Studio 133 Fort Worth, TX 76109 US of A