Hasselblad announces a 400-megapixel H6D-400c camera for medium format recording

Hasselblad announces a 400-megapixel H6D-400c camera for medium format recording

Hasselblad has introduced a 400-megapixel medium-format camera capable of capturing 2.4 GB images. The H6D-400C MS features sensor-shift and multi-shot capabilities. As you might expect, the medium format camera is not cheap, as you will spend $ 47,995 (about Rs.30.64,200) for it. Pre-orders for the Hasselblad H6D-400c camera started on January 16 and will be available in March of this year.The H6D-400C was announced as an addition to the company's H6D medium format camera series. The H6D-400C system has a 100-megapixel CMOS sensor with dimensions of 53.4 x 40 mm. To achieve the full resolution of 400 megapixels, the H6D-400c camera relies on Hasselblad's multi-shot technology. In a multi-shot mode, 6 pictures can be taken. In the first four cases, the sensor is moved pixel by pixel to obtain true color data. After that, the sensor returns to the beginning. Then, the sensor is shifted horizontally by half a pixel and vertically by half a pixel to obtain two more exposures. All 6 images are then stitched together by the camera to produce a 400-megapixel image. The merged image forms a 2.4 GB 16 bit TIFF file with 23,200 × 17,400 pixels. The company claims that the image has "an amazing level of detail without more".

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The camera is subject to restrictions because it needs to be connected to a computer via USB in order to use the multi-shot function. For images that do not require the full resolution of 400 megapixels, the H6D-400c MS also offers a 100-megapixel option. The pictures can be taken in a single shot or even with the same multi-shot technology, but only with four instead of six exposures.

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Other camera specifications include two media slots (CFast 2.0 and SD card), a three-inch touchscreen display on the back, Hasselblad's True Focus II autofocus technology, a shutter speed of up to 60 minutes, and a USB type-C connector. Wi-Fi, HDMI and audio input. The H6D-400 has a native ISO range of 64 to 12,800 and can record Full HD and 4K UHD RAW video at up to 25 frames per second.
Interestingly, users who do not want to spend so much money on the camera can also rent them daily. Apart from the prices quoted, the rental fee is EUR 399 (approximately Rs 23,400) per day.