Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs FunSaver 800
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019)
Starting from £3999 new
Best for Fine art, portrait & entry-level medium format
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Fine Art, Portrait & Entry-Level Medium Format — Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019): The most accessible Hasselblad XCD body — 50MP medium-format quality for those who cannot stretch to the X2D 100C.
Parties, Festivals & Holidays — FunSaver 800: The original fun camera. Kodak 800 film gives warm, punchy colours with pleasing grain — especially with flash. Perfect for events and holidays.
Who should buy what
Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019)
- Photographers entering medium format for the first time without full Hasselblad pricing
- Portrait and landscape photographers who want 50MP medium-format files
- X2D 100C buyers on a budget who can live with 50MP over 100MP
- Professionals who want Hasselblad colour and build at a more accessible price
Quick take: The funsaver 800 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) | FunSaver 800 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,999 | £12 |
| Sensor | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 35mm full-frame (24 × 36mm) — Kodak ISO 800 colour negative film |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | — |
| Video | None | N/A — film camera |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Fixed focus (~1.2m to ∞) |
| Stabilisation | None | N/A — film camera |
| Burst Rate | 2.7fps | Manual wind-on |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | Built-in alkaline battery (non-replaceable) |
| Weight | 766g body only | ~145g |
| Dimensions | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm | ~115 × 66 × 35mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots | Simple optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.6" touchscreen | N/A |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | 27 exposures pre-loaded (ISO 800 colour negative) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Pre-loaded 35mm film (non-replaceable) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Hasselblad X1D II 50C | FunSaver 800 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Everyday | — |
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