ErikKaffehr
Well-known member
Hi,
I would think that there is little doubt the X2D and the GFX 100 are around the corner. The only question is how far away that corner is.
I would think once the new cameras arrive, they will be priced around or below 10k$US, nothing like 33k$US like for the Hasselblad 6D 100c. Why I think so?
To begin with the new sensor is still 44x33 mm. Manufacturing cost depends mostly on area, although complexity also plays a role. So, a 100 MP sensor at 44x33 mm may be a bit more expensive than a 50 MP sensor of the same size. But a 54x41 mm sensor will always be several times more expensive than a 44x33 mm sensor if it is built at the same plant.
The new sensor will also have a good amount of improvement, like better support for autofocus, possibly phase detection, better DR and higher read out rates, as it is probably designed for use with EVF cameras. The 100 MP sensor will be the only one having these new functionality. Sony is not going to make a generation II of the old sensor.
So, I guess that both Hasselblad and Fuji will sell them in volume, and that needs reasonable pricing.
Another question is if we are going to see a Hasselblad X2D? They could do a couple of decent things like adding a remote control port a new view finder and a joystick for focusing.
It could also be that they may have a better hardware/firmware platform, due to the cooperation with DJI. That develoment may be in phase with the new 100 MP sensors, or it may not.
My guess is that Fuji GFX and Hasselblad X1D are the major players in small format MFD (44x33 mm) right now. The sales numbers are not well known.
Best regards
Erik
I would think that there is little doubt the X2D and the GFX 100 are around the corner. The only question is how far away that corner is.
I would think once the new cameras arrive, they will be priced around or below 10k$US, nothing like 33k$US like for the Hasselblad 6D 100c. Why I think so?
To begin with the new sensor is still 44x33 mm. Manufacturing cost depends mostly on area, although complexity also plays a role. So, a 100 MP sensor at 44x33 mm may be a bit more expensive than a 50 MP sensor of the same size. But a 54x41 mm sensor will always be several times more expensive than a 44x33 mm sensor if it is built at the same plant.
The new sensor will also have a good amount of improvement, like better support for autofocus, possibly phase detection, better DR and higher read out rates, as it is probably designed for use with EVF cameras. The 100 MP sensor will be the only one having these new functionality. Sony is not going to make a generation II of the old sensor.
So, I guess that both Hasselblad and Fuji will sell them in volume, and that needs reasonable pricing.
Another question is if we are going to see a Hasselblad X2D? They could do a couple of decent things like adding a remote control port a new view finder and a joystick for focusing.
It could also be that they may have a better hardware/firmware platform, due to the cooperation with DJI. That develoment may be in phase with the new 100 MP sensors, or it may not.
My guess is that Fuji GFX and Hasselblad X1D are the major players in small format MFD (44x33 mm) right now. The sales numbers are not well known.
Best regards
Erik