nameBrandon
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Hoping there's a little dongle like the iPhones had/have with 3.5mm to USB-C.. but I suppose 3 second delay or Phocus Mobile will do..No idea if the USB-C port is configured to work with a cable release. I was initially concerned about this with the X1D and was pleased when someone figured out that the Mic port worked and Hasselblad issued a beautiful cable release. However, it sits at the bottom of my camera bag gathering dust. I never use it. I have my X1D programmed for a 3 second delay in the Self Timer. I am generally shooting static subjects from a tripod where the exact time to release the shutter is not critical. Moreover, I tend to shoot in rain and snow where I have been concerned about an open door for the cable release connection. The one area where the Self Timer does not work for me is when I am shooting scenes with waves. Then, I just hold the camera down manually on the tripod and release the shutter with my finger. I also tried to use my iphone with Phocus Mobile, which is a very simple and capable piece of software. It worked fine, but I have just adapted to using the Self Timer or my hands. Obviously, this may not work for you.
But this is Hasselblad, so my guess is in about 4-6 months we'll see new accessories, among them will be a $500 sapphire crystal USB-C shutter release cable..