Currently a Sony user here and I've been thinking about switching to the X1D-II. But some things still bother me and I'm hoping the owners here can share their experiences with the camera. Unfortunately I'm in a position where I can't try the camera before buying.
#1 Autofocus
How is it - really. I'm not expecting it to be a Sony A9 killer. Many reviewers pointed out the fact that it's not only slow (which to me is fine), but also unreliable. Especially in low light where it is said to be totally useless (phoblographer review). This has been vastly improved with firmware updates, I believe, so where exactly are we in December 2020? Can it be used as a street photography camera? I'm not planning to use it to capture fast movements.
#2 Reliability
Lots of bugs, glitches and lockups that make you miss shots, says the Internet. I understand that the early versions have had their share of issues but once again, firmware updates have made the camera more stable. So how is it now? Can I take it to a trip with me as my only camera?
#3 Future
A well known camera reviewer on youtube thinks that Hasselblad X-series will most likely be phased out in the near future. I don't want to invest in a dying system. I haven't followed Hasselblad news lately so I have no idea how the brand and the series of cameras are doing. What is your opinion on this?
#4 Lack of IBIS
None of the lenses have OIS and the body lacks IBIS. Almost all other modern camera systems have IBIS nowadays. Do you think not having it hurts the overall experience?
My main usage would be landscape / cityscape photography, but as it would be only camera I still want to use it for other things too.
#1 Autofocus
How is it - really. I'm not expecting it to be a Sony A9 killer. Many reviewers pointed out the fact that it's not only slow (which to me is fine), but also unreliable. Especially in low light where it is said to be totally useless (phoblographer review). This has been vastly improved with firmware updates, I believe, so where exactly are we in December 2020? Can it be used as a street photography camera? I'm not planning to use it to capture fast movements.
#2 Reliability
Lots of bugs, glitches and lockups that make you miss shots, says the Internet. I understand that the early versions have had their share of issues but once again, firmware updates have made the camera more stable. So how is it now? Can I take it to a trip with me as my only camera?
#3 Future
A well known camera reviewer on youtube thinks that Hasselblad X-series will most likely be phased out in the near future. I don't want to invest in a dying system. I haven't followed Hasselblad news lately so I have no idea how the brand and the series of cameras are doing. What is your opinion on this?
#4 Lack of IBIS
None of the lenses have OIS and the body lacks IBIS. Almost all other modern camera systems have IBIS nowadays. Do you think not having it hurts the overall experience?
My main usage would be landscape / cityscape photography, but as it would be only camera I still want to use it for other things too.
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