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The first mirrorless medium format. Slow, but cheap for Hasselblad files.
The Hasselblad X1D-50c is a 2016 Medium format 50MP mirrorless camera on the Hasselblad XCD mount. It shoots up to 2.3 frames per second, records 1080p 25 video, and it's weather sealed. The first mirrorless medium format. Slow, but cheap for Hasselblad files.
It's best suited to landscape, portraits, flagship & medium format. In our database, 4 lenses fit it natively.
Used at MPB it currently sells for £1,069 to £1,259 depending on condition, and it's no longer sold new.
| Released | 2016 |
| Type | Mirrorless |
| Sensor | Medium format (43.8×32.9mm, 0.79× crop) |
| Resolution | 50 megapixels |
| Max burst | 2.3 fps |
| Sensor readout | Not published |
| Max ISO | 25,600 |
| Low-light score | 5/5 |
| Stabilisation | Lens only |
| Viewfinder | Electronic |
| Video | 1080p 25 |
| Weather sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 725 g with battery |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD |
4 native in our database
| Lens | Fit | Focal | Aperture | Weight | New ≈ | Used (MPB) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hasselblad XCD 4/45P Everyday & travel · Landscape | Native First-party | 45mm | f/4 | 320g | £1,199 | £729–834 | |
| Hasselblad XCD 2,5/38V Everyday & travel · Landscape | Native First-party | 38mm | f/2.5 | 360g | £3,249 | £2,669–2,839 | |
| Hasselblad XCD 2,5/55V Everyday & travel · Portraits | Native First-party | 55mm | f/2.5 | 435g | £3,249 | £2,829 | |
| Hasselblad XCD 2,5/90V Portraits | Native First-party | 90mm | f/2.5 | 611g | £3,899 | £2,619–2,989 |
Fujifilm's first medium-format body. Slow AF, gorgeous files, now affordable used.
Hasselblad X-system battery · maker's battery about £86
Battery for the X1D, X1D II and 907X 50C. Carry at least one spare.
2× SD (UHS-II)
A V30 UHS-I card is enough for stills; a V60 UHS-II card clears bursts faster.
*Used prices on this site come from MPB on 5 November 2026. MPB only lists what it has bought in, so "None listed" means none in their stock that day, not that Hasselblad X1D-50c is hard to find. Check these trusted UK dealers too.
Real-world shots taken with the Hasselblad X1D-50c. Results are searches on each site, so check the camera or lens listed in each photo's details.
Yes. Medium-format sensor, about 1.7× the area of full frame, for tonal depth, dynamic range and a distinctive shallow-focus look. High resolution (50MP) for big prints and heavy crops. Pair it with a wide zoom (about 16–35mm equivalent) with a front filter thread for ND and polariser filters.
Yes. Medium-format sensor, about 1.7× the area of full frame, for tonal depth, dynamic range and a distinctive shallow-focus look. High resolution (50MP) for big prints and heavy crops. Pair it with around 85mm equivalent with a fast aperture (f/1.8 or brighter) for background blur.
It uses the Hasselblad XCD mount. 4 lenses in our database fit natively.
At MPB, used examples range from £1,069 to £1,259 (checked 5 November 2026), depending on cosmetic grade from Heavily used to Like new.
No. It relies on stabilised lenses (OIS, IS or VR) for steady hand-held shots.