I do have a recollection from when Ming Thein was Chief of Strategy at Hasselblad that someone commented on his blog that Hasselblad should issue a new X1D model with the 100MP Sony sensor, and he was uncharacteristically dismissive of the poster and the need to increase the MP count. IIRC, that was last Summer or so, and the plans around a new X1D were probably cast in stone by that point. FWIW, probably little.Hi,
I will suggest setting the expectations pretty low.
The reason for that, in my opinion are:
1. Ming Thein had problems to make the board understand the need for a fast cycle. They did not get that an item that expensive should be changed so soon. This tell me they do not understand the market and that this is the last time MF will have a. 2x resolution avenge against the main FF systems. You either move people to your platform this cycle or you are death. Also even if MF (44x33mm) gets a 2X resolution avenge nobody will care with. 70+megapixels FF systems.
2. They are calling it the. X1D something something, not the X2D according to public records. Of course it could be that we will both a X1D and a X2D.
3. It's Hasselblad and they have an uncanny ability to disappoint.
4. If one expect little and gets a lot your are double happy.
Notice that the board did not understood the need for fast lenses, and we have them, so maybe he also succeed persuading them of the need for a competitive system.
We also have the DJI involvement. They don't need introduction in terms of competitive electronic controls, so there is a little hope.
In few days we will know, I hope it's a bright day and not "the straw that broke the camel's back".
Best regards,
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