Oh! Gizmo

By Andrew Liszewski

If for some reason the only feature you care about when buying a digital camera is megapixels the new H3DII-50 from Hasselblad should be at the top of your shopping list, at least for the time being. The medium format camera uses Kodak’s 36×48mm 50 megapixel sensor which is apparently twice the physical size of the largest 35mm sensor used in regular DSLR cameras. But while the H3DII-50 might look intimidating to the average photographer, it’s apparently as easy-to-use as the most advanced DSLRs thanks to improved controls and functionality, a more intuitive user interface and menu system as well as a large 3 inch display for previewing your shots.

When it comes to storage the H3DII-50 is compatible with Compact Flash memory cards or Hasselblad’s own Image Bank II storage drive which is basically a 100GB hard drive powered by a rechargeable battery. And while the H3DII-50 might appeal to the hardcore hobbyist, I’m pretty sure the price tag won’t. Hasselblad’s previous model which featured a 39 megapixel sensor came with a price tag of around $37-39,000, so there’s a good chance their new 50 megapixel model will cost even more.

[ Hasselblad H3DII-50 ] VIA [ Akihabara News ]