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Hasselblad H3D-31 first impressions -- what hath $25k wrought?
If you thought you could just drop 25 grand on one of these upcoming Hasselblad H3D-31 numbers and have, like, the bestest camera evar, then think again. The H3D-31 makes a lot of sacrifices to arrive at image quality hotness -- and of course, 31 megapixels -- including the size, speed, weight, ergonomics and ease of use of its pro-DSLR counterparts. But that's not to say there isn't plenty going on here to please the experienced photographer, you just have to know what you're getting into. As DigitalCameraInfo puts it in their preview, "The H3D 31 is for high-end commercial photographers and rich lunatics." The image quality is apparently on par with 4 x 5-inch film of yore, and the backwards compatibility and modular nature of Hasselblad makes this more of an "investment" than just a convenient way to blow $25k, but if you don't already know that you need one of these, you probably don't. [Via Digital Photography Blog]
Hasselblad intros 31-megapixel H3D-31 DSLR
It's quite possible that Hasselblad is making this H3D revamp gig a yearly event, as just over one year since the 39-megapixel behemoth was loosed, now the firm is unveiling a slightly tamer, yet equally impressive 31-megapixel rendition. The H3D-31 ranks right up there with the RED camcorder in terms of sheer mystique in a shooter, and rather than watering down the specs so we average joes (and janes) could actually afford one, Hasselblad would rather throw down about the best stuff money can buy. This digicam sports the obligatory 31-megapixel 44- x 33-millimeter sensor, micro-lenses to boost ISO ratings up to 800, 1.2 seconds-per-image capture rate, mobile / tethered modes, and the firm's proprietary Natural Color Solution to purportedly give your post-processing duties a break. Of course, owning a full-frame 48-millimeter DSLR demands quite a hefty fee, but if you've got the $24,995 to lay down on such a beautiful piece of machinery, by all means, be our guest.
