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The cheapest way into Hasselblad medium format: 50MP, leaf-shutter XCD lenses and that colour, with slow autofocus.
The Hasselblad X1D II 50C is a 2019 Medium format 50MP mirrorless camera on the Hasselblad XCD mount. It shoots up to 2.7 frames per second, records 2.7K 30p video, and it's weather sealed. The cheapest way into Hasselblad medium format: 50MP, leaf-shutter XCD lenses and that colour, with slow autofocus.
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 £1,679 to £2,209 depending on condition, and it's no longer sold new.
| Released | 2019 |
| Type | Mirrorless |
| Sensor | Medium format (43.8×32.9mm, 0.79× crop) |
| Resolution | 50 megapixels |
| Max burst | 2.7 fps |
| Sensor readout | Not published |
| Max ISO | 25,600 |
| Low-light score | 5/5 |
| Stabilisation | Lens only |
| Viewfinder | Electronic |
| Video | 2.7K 30p |
| Weather sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 766 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 |
Medium format for full-frame money used. Slow contrast AF, but beautiful files.
Rangefinder-style medium format. Slim and slow, with beautiful results.
The first 100MP GFX, with IBIS and an integrated grip.
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 II 50C is hard to find. Check these trusted UK dealers too.
Real-world shots taken with the Hasselblad X1D II 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 £1,679 to £2,209 (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.