stephengilbert
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Very thoughtful post, Doug.
A real contribution.
A real contribution.
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Big Congrats Joe!No thanks Josh, but thanks for the "offer".
Two UPS packages were delivered late this afternoon - X1D, XCD 45mm and XCD 90mm - so Keith's attempted diversion didn't work.
The two lenses may have been returns because they arrived with outer “jewel boxes” looking a little shelf-worn. One box even had white smudges all over the exterior from being handled. Given that no one had a camera until recently, “used” isn’t the right term to describe them. I checked the serial numbers and the lenses aren’t the same ones I returned. When brand new, the lenses and the camera come with outer boxes sealed in plastic bags. These two lenses had no plastic bag outer wrappers. No worries.
The battery is charging now. Unlike the Sony a7RII, the X1D seems to be completely inoperable without a significant battery charge. This could take hours. So I’ll know more tomorrow or later tonight.
First impressions (remember that I had not seen or touched the real deal until today):
• Everything that people have said about the “look and feel” is true; elegant design, deep grip, no clutter
• Thinner, smaller and lighter than I anticipated; even my wife said, “This is light”; that’s her way of saying, “You paid how much for this?!"
• Rectangular eyecup/eyepiece seems awkward and is not soft; I’d prefer a soft round rubber eyecup
• Soft pouch was listed as “in the box” but wasn’t; is the camera a return?; I’ll have to ask Derek whether he has a soft pouch [Insert inappropriate humor here]
• Compared to the a7RII side-by-side, the X1D has the physical appearance of a full-frame 35mm mirrorless camera, not a medium-format camera
• With lens mounted and battery installed, this thing is totally hand-holdable; we’ll see more when I can shoot a few frames
My interest is piqued even more to know why it took so long to manufacture. There are no jewels or rare earth elements (on the exterior). And why can't they ship a spare battery? Has Tesla cornered the lithium-ion battery market?
Joe
I don't have a soft pouch either - but then I don't have a camera !Big Congrats Joe!
No soft pouch here but do call me to compare notes.
Best,
Derek
Well I have plenty of various soft pouches at home. If someone wants to send me their X1D, I'll be happy to see if one fits.I don't have a soft pouch either - but then I don't have a camera !
Really!!!"Where is the X1D ????" Out behind the woodshed getting its butt kicked by the Fuji GFX ! Phase One is watching but will also get it's turn to be demolished by Fuji
Good luck with it, Joe! I look forward to hearing your explorations into the camera and its use. Bullets:No thanks Josh, but thanks for the "offer".
Two UPS packages were delivered late this afternoon - X1D, XCD 45mm and XCD 90mm...
The battery is charging now. ...
First impressions (remember that I had not seen or touched the real deal until today):
• Everything that people have said about the “look and feel” is true; elegant design, deep grip, no clutter
• Thinner, smaller and lighter than I anticipated; even my wife said, “This is light”; that’s her way of saying, “You paid how much for this?!"
• Rectangular eyecup/eyepiece seems awkward and is not soft; I’d prefer a soft round rubber eyecup
• Soft pouch was listed as “in the box” but wasn’t; is the camera a return?; I’ll have to ask Derek whether he has a soft pouch [Insert inappropriate humor here]
• Compared to the a7RII side-by-side, the X1D has the physical appearance of a full-frame 35mm mirrorless camera, not a medium-format camera
• With lens mounted and battery installed, this thing is totally hand-holdable; we’ll see more when I can shoot a few frames
I don't think the issue is avoiding competition with HC lenses. I think Hasselblad has made a very conscious decision to design smaller and lighter lenses to mate with the smaller and lighter form factor of the X1D. Smaller and lighter lenses need to be slower; fast lenses are invariably big and heavy. I personally have been disappointed with the way Sony has shifted away from the form factor of the A7R with its later lens releases, and I hope that Hasselblad stays true to the original premise. Having said that, I expect that Hasselblad will fill in the line over time with a one or two faster lenses. They will build what will sell!Do you guys think the X lenses will always be lighter and slower in order to not compete with the H lenses?
No thanks Josh, but thanks for the "offer".
Two UPS packages were delivered late this afternoon - X1D, XCD 45mm and XCD 90mm - so Keith's attempted diversion didn't work.
The two lenses may have been returns because they arrived with outer “jewel boxes” looking a little shelf-worn. One box even had white smudges all over the exterior from being handled. Given that no one had a camera until recently, “used” isn’t the right term to describe them. I checked the serial numbers and the lenses aren’t the same ones I returned. When brand new, the lenses and the camera come with outer boxes sealed in plastic bags. These two lenses had no plastic bag outer wrappers. No worries.
The battery is charging now. Unlike the Sony a7RII, the X1D seems to be completely inoperable without a significant battery charge. This could take hours. So I’ll know more tomorrow or later tonight.
First impressions (remember that I had not seen or touched the real deal until today):
• Everything that people have said about the “look and feel” is true; elegant design, deep grip, no clutter
• Thinner, smaller and lighter than I anticipated; even my wife said, “This is light”; that’s her way of saying, “You paid how much for this?!"
• Rectangular eyecup/eyepiece seems awkward and is not soft; I’d prefer a soft round rubber eyecup
• Soft pouch was listed as “in the box” but wasn’t; is the camera a return?; I’ll have to ask Derek whether he has a soft pouch [Insert inappropriate humor here]
• Compared to the a7RII side-by-side, the X1D has the physical appearance of a full-frame 35mm mirrorless camera, not a medium-format camera
• With lens mounted and battery installed, this thing is totally hand-holdable; we’ll see more when I can shoot a few frames
My interest is piqued even more to know why it took so long to manufacture. There are no jewels or rare earth elements (on the exterior). And why can't they ship a spare battery? Has Tesla cornered the lithium-ion battery market?
Joe
I too am always interested in such matched comparisons between two similar systems such as the ones Lou mentioned.Joe,
Other than the obvious size difference, I will be curious to hear what you say about X1D images versus 645Z images which we both know well. Do you want a comparison shot you generally try to take with all photographic tools?
Joe, congratulation receiving your X1D!!I just got the shipping notice from B&H on my X1D. It arrives tomorrow to coincide with Trump’s inauguration. [Insert your own political humor here ]
Since I don’t have the two lenses (I had to return them to B&H in late December as my full-refund return interval was about to expire), I had to rush to get them ordered to arrive on Friday. Woohoo!
Waiting’s almost over.
Joe
Joe, congratulation receiving your X1D!!
Unfortunately I am still waiting to hear about the X1D 4116
I am one of those who put an order on a 4116 as soon as it was was announced, thinking that I might get it before my regular X1D I had on order (and I do like that sexy black look, and I justified the expense by the extra warranty of the 4116).
Well, B&H just notified me that it has shipped.... just to let you know.
Am I crazy, to pay more for the 4116—it is very nice. I ordered my regular X1d in August, and who knows how long it will be before it gets here.
Eli
The black (the 4116)Hi Eli - you're silver X1D shipped, or the black 4116 shipped? I'm assuming the silver one.
Interesting, as B&H has been consistently saying that the Black Special Edition would not ship till February. When did you put in your order?The black (the 4116)
E
I put my order in on Sept. 22, I believe it was the day that the 4116 was announced.Interesting, as B&H has been consistently saying that the Black Special Edition would not ship till February. When did you put in your order?
Thats a good sign:thumbup:I put my order in on Sept. 22, I believe it was the day that the 4116 was announced.
E.
Joe, congratulation receiving your X1D!!
What I am most interested to hear is how good the Hasselblad X1d glasses are !
I hear the the 90mm is really fantastic but I didn't hear much about the other 2
Did any of you had a look at the the Fujinon a MFT chart? I dont know how to read those :facesmack:
but I would be curious to know what to expect !
Thanks for your help
Ettore
Yes, but since yesterday they changed on the website "Expected availability: February" in to "Expected availability: Not available" :toocool:Interesting, as B&H has been consistently saying that the Black Special Edition would not ship till February. When did you put in your order?