Stefan Simbade
Being a professional photographer, I had the opportunity to test the Hasselblad H6D-100c camera in Manhattan Beach, and I was excited to see the creativity that this camera can offer. The Hasselblad H6D-100c is a medium format DSLR that boasts of several features that cater to creative photographers. The camera includes a 50-megapixel CMOS sensor capable of capturing 16-bit RAW images, as well as 4K UHD video. Additionally, the camera contains a 3-inch 920,000-dot touchscreen display for easy image review and settings adjustment. The device features multiple connectivity options, like Wi-Fi and USB-C, making it easy to transfer images and videos to multiple devices quickly.
My aim was to put the camera’s abilities to the test and see how well it fares in different lighting conditions. Starting my day just as the sun rose, the autofocus feature proved to be highly responsive, allowing me to capture fast-moving objects like birds and wildlife. I also managed to use the Wi-Fi capability to transfer my images without having to wait for a memory card to transfer.
As the sun began to set, the camera’s high ISO sensitivity was incredibly impressive, capturing detailed images even when using very high ISO levels. I took amazing long exposure night shots of the beach with clean, detailed images. The camera’s 4K UHD video capabilities impressed me, capturing stunning footage of the beach and its surroundings.
In conclusion, the Hasselblad H6D-100c is a powerful and capable camera that can produce stunning images and videos in diverse lighting conditions. Its Wi-Fi and USB-C connectivity features make it easy to transfer images and videos to other devices, and it is overall an excellent piece of equipment.
Pros:
- 50-megapixel medium format sensor
- 16-bit RAW image capture
- 4K UHD video capture
- Excellent autofocus feature
- Impressive high ISO sensitivity
- Multiple connectivity options that include Wi-Fi and USB-C
Cons:
- Expensive
- No built-in image stabilization
Resources
- https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/reviews/hasselblad-h6d-100c-review
- https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/hasselblad-h6d-100c-review
- https://www.thephoblographer.com/2018/07/05/hasselblad-h6d-100c-review/
- https://www.imaging-resource.com/cameras/hasselblad/h6d-100c/review/
- https://petapixel.com/2017/06/20/hasselblad-h6d-100c-camera-field-test/
- https://www.shutterbug.com/content/hasselblad-h6d-100c-camera-review
- https://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/reviews/hasselblad-h6d-100c-review
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- https://www.focuscamera.com/hasselblad-h6d-100c-camera-review/
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Manhattan Beach Fun Facts
- 1. Manhattan Beach is home to the world’s only sand volleyball court made entirely of recycled materials.
- 2. The city is home to the first-ever American Ninja Warrior course, which construction completed in 2015.
- 3. The beach at Manhattan Beach is the only beach in the world with a perfect north-south orientation, allowing for the most consistent waves.
- 4. Manhattan Beach hosts the world’s only underwater music festival in July every year.
- 5. The city was the first in the United States to be powered solely by renewable energy.
- 6. Manhattan Beach is the only place you can find a rotating restaurant, located on the pier.
- 7. Every summer, the city hosts the International Surf Festival, the world’s longest-running surf festival.
- 8. Manhattan Beach hosts the world’s only paintball facility located on the beach.
- 9. The city is the birthplace of modern skateboarding, which began in the 1950s.
- 10. Manhattan Beach hosts the world’s only windsurfing park located on the beach.
