Mar 24
The Hasselblad 500 is perhaps one of the coolest film cameras you could ever own
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Jan 13
Hasselblad is known for making pretty good cameras, and pretty expensive ones at that too! Back in 2012 the company announced the Hasselblad Lunar which would go on to retail for $6,500, and now the company has recently announced the Hasselblad Lunar limited edition in which only 200 units will be made, with each unit expected to retail for a whopping €7,200 before taxes, which when converted to US dollars is roughly around $9,800! Yikes! So what makes this particular Lunar camera from Hasselblad so special? Well the company turned to the use of titanium for this particular model, making it lighter than the normal version, as well as pairing it with red leather which makes it really stand out, although we’re not sure if that’s in a good or bad way (see photo above).
Apparently the color scheme was chosen as red and yellow are representative of fortune, according to the Chinese belief system, and is in accordance with the upcoming Lunar New Year which is pegged for the 31st of January 2014, although this would indeed make a very, very lavish gift! The hardware of the Lunar is expected to remain the same as the normal edition, meaning that photographers can look forward to a 24MP sensor with Full HD video capture capabilities, an ISO range of 100-16,000, a 3” display, and a black E-mount 18-55mm lens. According to Hasselblad’s CEO, Ian Rawcliffe, “This is a unique opportunity for a very small number of discerning photographers who want high-spec shooting capability linked with matchless Italian craftsmanship in a point and shoot camera, to invest in a photo-capture icon.” So, any takers?
Hasselblad Lunar Limited Edition Announced For The Lunar New Year original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Nov 26
If you’re a fan of cameras, then brands such as Sony and Hasselblad might come to mind, although in the case of the latter, their cameras are usually priced beyond the means of regular photographers. Sony and Hasselblad have worked together before which resulted in Hasselblad essentially adding luxury touches to NEX cameras, such as the Hasselblad Lunar and the Hasselblad Stellar, but according to Sony Alpha Rumors, it seems as though Sony and Hasselblad are expected to make an joint announcement in the near future about an upcoming sensor which might make its debut in 2014.
Assuming this is true, this will definitely go beyond what Hasselblad has done for Sony’s cameras in the past. According to the rumor, this new sensor is expected to provide every pixel with a different shutter time, although it is unclear how this will be achieved. What this also means is that the resulting photos will have a very large dynamic range and if this is true, this is definitely worth looking forward to! Not much else is known, such as which cameras will be the first to take advantage of this new sensor, or when we might be able to expect such devices, but with CES 2014 nearly upon us, perhaps we might hear something about it then.
Sony And Hasselblad Rumored To Have Worked On A New Sensor Together original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Aug 03
Ever wanted to take pictures like an astronaut? Now’s your chance. There’s an original Hasselblad 500EL Electric Camera
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Jul 22
Hasselblad and Sony are different companies, but it seems that Hasselblad has decided to create a couple of cameras whose specs are similar to some of Sony’s offerings, and the latest is the Hasselblad Stellar. Thanks to the folks at […]
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Jul 21
Hasselblad’s strategy of sprucing up Sony cameras must be paying off — that would explain Photo Rumors‘ apparent leak of the Stellar, a Hasselblad take on the RX100. The already high-end compact cam will reportedly switch to a tan metallic body and offer several choices of exotic grip material, including carbon fiber and padouk wood. There’s no mention of functional upgrades over the Sony original, though. As with the Lunar, we’re more likely to see a price hike instead — Photo Rumors claims the Stellar should launch on July 26th for between $1,600 to $3,200, which would limit it to particularly well-heeled photographers.
Source: Photo Rumors
Jun 28
It was earlier this year that camera manufacturer, Hasselblad, showed off its Lunar mirrorless camera, and it looks like that’s not all the company has to offer photographers this year. According to job listing on Hasselblad’s website, the position calls […]
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Jun 12
There are plenty of cameras out there, but Hasselblad undoubtedly makes some of the most amazing ones out there, including one that was used over 50 years ago in space by NASA astronaut Walter M. Schirra.
Despite looking nothing like it, the Hasselblad Lunar Camera is supposed to pay tribute to the 500C camera Schirra used. Instead of using traditional film, of course, the new camera offers with a 24 MP CMOS digital sensor, and comes with an 18-55mm lens. It also offers advanced image stabilization, which will allow you to capture clear photos without a tripod.
Its available in several exterior styles, including one with Italian-designed luxury materials, like mahogany, leather and gold.
Overall, it looks pretty amazing, but you’ll have to fork over at least $7,000(USD) to get yours.
[via Hasselblad]
Apr 30
Hasselblad V System Discontinued
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It goes without saying that a company like Hasselblad is one that is knee deep in tradition, but then again, it would be rather difficult to build up a rather large user base when the starting price of your cameras would be able to purchase a new car for you. Well, we have heard that Hasselblad is about to halt the production of its V System camera, which would also be better known by its model number, the 503CW. This bit of information comes about 17 years after the first models were introduced to the world off the assembly line.
Apparently, interest in the past five years of the 503CW’s life has waned rather rapidly. Although support for the camera will continue in addition to accessories for it being sold, chances are Hasselblad will concentrate all of their “firepower” on the digital-first H System cameras such as the H5D. Are you sad or indifferent that the V System has finally hit the end of the road? [Press Release]
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Apr 30
Almost by definition, Hasselblad is a company steeped in tradition — it’s hard to be ultra-trendy when your camera systems cost as much as a new car. We shouldn’t be surprised, then, that the company is only just getting around to halting production on its last V System camera, the 503CW, 17 years after the first models rolled off the assembly line. Interest has simply dropped off quickly in the past five years, the company says. Support will continue, and accessories will sell while they last, but the emphasis from now on will be squarely on digital-first H System cameras like the H5D. Whether or not you’re mourning the loss, there’s no question that the V System has survived a lot during its lifetime, including the transition to digital shooting and new management. We’d say it’s worth pouring one out for a true veteran of medium format photography.
Update: Just to clear the air, the 503CW has been in production for 17 years — the V System in any form has been active since 1957, since before digital was even a twinkle in Hasselblad’s eye.
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Source: Hasselblad (1), (2)
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