Snapsort compares the hasselblad lunar vs the sony nex 7 to find out which is the winner. If your lunar has an older firmware version it will need to be upgraded through hasselblad s service department. Hasselblad has unveiled plans to launch a highend mirrorless camera with a sony emount. Hasselblad lunar mirrorless system camera pictures and. Hasselblad lunar mirrorless camera launch scheduled for may 30 hasselblad lunar. The image quality of nex7 can be comparable with nikon d7000 score 80 and pentax k5 score 82. Many were left questioning hasselblads decision to effectively rebody a sony nex7 in itself a competent camera but it was likely the price and design direction that really created a bit of a tempest. Mar 11, 20 the hasselblad lunar will be available in a widerange of body materials.
Jul 28, 20 the hasselblad lunar mirrorless camera essentially a pimpedout sony nex 7 arrived back in june to a somewhat mixed reception, but that hasnt stopped the swedish firm rolling out a second. Sketches suggest hasselblad may also luxurify sonys. From the bjp report on this 56,000 version of the nex7 click image to see their interview. This is not a nex 7 camera, just because we are buying components from sony. Hasselblad lunar mirrorless camera hands on engadget.
Overall one is tempted to think that the sony hasselblad joint venture might be shortlived. The fact is, hasselblad is trying to pull a leica by taking the sony nex7, rebranding it, upgrading it with a new look and rare materials, and slapping a. My good friend brad had the chance to play a little with the zeiss touit lenses and the hasselblad lunar incarnation of the nex 7. The hasselblad lunar is a recased variant of the sophisticated 24 megapixel nex flagship sony nex7. Mavic pro 2 versus phantom 4 pro specification dji forum. The hasselblad lunar, the latest, queerest mirrorless interchangeable lens camera on the market with a price tag of some 5,000. The camera body is made of aluminium and luca alessandrini said that it takes five hours to machine the body. People say its same as the sony nex 7 functionally, which it is, but they forget that the lunar is built to last a millennium. Thats what a sony nex7 in elaborate disguise costs.
With the sony nex7 at its core the lunar is the result of a partnership between sony and hasselblad the lunar features an equally solid. The camera is basically a glorified sony nex7 which soon will be replaced that was developed in a new design centre in italy. Hasselblad plans to release a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera utilizing sony s emount. Hasselblad has announced another special edition camera, this time based on the sony cybershot dscrx100 ii. This firmware adds support for the af system while recording video. The camera, called the lunar, is based on the sony nex 7, including its 24. Hasselblad announces 24mp lunar an ultimate luxury. The sony nex7 itself is one of the best cscs around, but at. People say its same as the sony nex7 functionally, which it is, but they forget that the lunar is built to last a millennium. Sep 24, 2012 they showed the new hasselblad lunar, based on sony nex 7 technology, as well as design studies, shown below, showing what looks like a hasselblad based on the sony cybershot rx100 below, top.
They showed the new hasselblad lunar, based on sony nex7 technology, as well as design studies, shown below, showing what looks like a hasselblad based on the sony cybershot rx100 below, top. These absurd cameras sold for many times more than the rx100 and nex7. The lens that is shipped with it is made by sony in thailand and is exactly the same as the standard zoomlens that is shipped with the sony nex 7. Taking a page from the coachbuilding industry in the automotive world zagato as an example, hasselblads lunar. The camera makers at hasselblad announced the release of its new mirrorless interchangeable lens camera at the 2012 photokina trade show and will make good on its promise at the end of this summer. Sep 19, 2012 this is not a nex 7 camera, just because we are buying components from sony. The main difference is an ergonomic grip, the chromeplated metal case, and, of course, the price.
In september 2012, the swedish camera manufacturer hasselblad announced a collaboration with sony and a. Essentially a sony nex 7 if i remember right with a little bit of hasselblad design on it. Would not be the first time they had nothing to do with the real output of the camera. Put red marks of the adapter and lens collar together. Ap reports that hasselblad is on schedule to release their lunar mirrorless interchageable lens system camera in april, 20. To remove the adapter you should unpress fixative pin and turn the adapter anticlockwise. The led and vf are the same as the nex7 however there is a large eyecup now installed on the viewfinder that is not on the nex unit. You can buy that sony nex 7 for about 16th of the price of this hasselblad lunar and get exactly the same image quality. Hasselblad unveils new stellar compact camera modeled on. Sep 18, 2012 hasselblad lunar mirrorless system camera pictures and handson. This stylish, durable, fullframe hasselblad hv amount camera with a. If your lunar has an older firmware version it will need to be upgraded through hasselblads service department. Hasselblad plans to release a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera utilizing sonys emount.
Hasselblad was showing off a slew of different designs for the forthcoming camera and while we. We still dont know if hasselblad had any influence on the lens camera system or dji just put its name on the spec list. The body and grip of the lunar will feature carbon fiber. With the sony nex 7 at its core the lunar is the result of a partnership between sony and hasselblad the lunar features an equally solid magnesium alloy body. Surprisingly hasselblad introduced an own camera body for emount lenses at the photokina in 2012. Sep 18, 2012 hasselblad ha veramente stupito in photokina nel portare presso il proprio stand non solo lattesa e rinnovata medio formato h5d, bensi anche il prototipo di una mirrorless destinata per. Alessandrini also says that the decision to use the nex7 sony sensor for the first lunar camera doesnt. Overall one is tempted to think that the sonyhasselblad joint venture might be shortlived. The stellar digital cameras are small enough to fit into suit jackets or handbags. Sep 18, 2012 hasselblad has unveiled plans to launch a highend mirrorless camera with a sony emount. The hasselblad lunar mirrorless camera essentially a pimpedout sony nex7 arrived back in june to a somewhat mixed reception, but that hasnt stopped the swedish firm rolling out a second. Hasselblad was showing off a slew of different designs for the forthcoming camera and while we were told that its still in prototype mode both. Hasselblad announces lunar mirrorless camera, fancies up. The stellar special edition digital camera embodies the same concept as the lunar, distilling hasselblads experience from making the finest medium format cameras into the creation of luxury compact camerasin this case, a beautiful pointandshoot model with specialized wooden handgrips.
Especially that plasticlike metal top looks, pardon my french, less than optimal. Nov 28, 2012 ill admit that i was one of the lunars early detractors. Sketches suggest hasselblad may also luxurify sonys rx100. Hasselblad lunar mirrorless system camera pictures and hands. The company originally became known for its classic analog medium format cameras that used a waist level viewfinder. With the sony nex7 at its core the lunar is the result of a partnership between sony and hasselblad the lunar features an equally solid magnesium alloy.
Size sony a6100 vs sony nex7 compare a6100 versus nex7 top comparison a6100 or nex7 rear. Two hasselblad compact cameras and a dslr to go public in. New hasselblad v mount lens to sony nex adapter ebay. The hasselblad lunar appears to be a rebadged sony nex7 with lots of hasselblad fluff on the outside. Although it consists of a fancy sony nex7, the mirrorless camera features the companys premium package, which will set buyers back with several thousand dollars. Mar 09, 20 ap reports that hasselblad is on schedule to release their lunar mirrorless interchageable lens system camera in april, 20. The lens that is shipped with it is made by sony in thailand and is exactly the same as the standard zoomlens that is shipped with the sony nex7. Hasselblad lunar mirrorless system camera pictures and handson.
A hasselblad slide presenting hasselblads design ideas shows not just the upperright lunar design, based on sonys nex7, but also a compact model to the upper left and an slrstyle model to the. One of hasselblads claim to fame is being the first camera nasa used in their lunar exploration. Biggest savings ever on hasselblad special edition cameras. Sep 18, 2012 a hasselblad slide presenting hasselblad s design ideas shows not just the upperright lunar design, based on sony s nex 7, but also a compact model to the upper left and an slrstyle model to the. Hasselblad says the lunar is the first of many milc mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras the company will offer, and that it will use sony nex7 components as well as emount lenses. Hasselblad discontinues v system photography forums. Apr 29, 20 however, the lunar is also still vaporware. Detailed comparison of the sony a6100 and the sony nex7. Hasselblad lunar share same core specification as sony nex 7 nex. The kit lens is the standard sony 1855mm lens with hasselblad stenciled on the barrel. Hasselblad reveals beautiful but pricey stellar ii compact. Responding to the swift and negative reaction to its justannounced lunar mirrorless camera, hasselblad s business development manager, luca alessandrini, forcefully defended the venerable camera makers new partnership with sony in an interview with the british journal of photography. Taking a page from the coachbuilding industry in the automotive world zagato as an example, hasselblads lunar can be. In reality the lunar camera is a sony alpha nex7 in a much more ostentatious wrapper.
Let me first state, the nex 7 is still my favorite sony model, for many reasons, not necessary to go into today. I think we will see lots more of the hasselbladsony partnership. Why anyone would chose this hasselblad over the sony is. Victor hasselblad ab is a swedish manufacturer of medium format cameras, photographic equipment and image scanners based in gothenburg, sweden. Hasselblad lunar mirrorless camera handson engadget. So, what of the hseries blads made in japan by fuji, hasselblads longterm partner in the hrange project. Sep 18, 2012 the lunar has landed at photokina, at least. And that, btw, is not the latest nex the lunar shares the same 24. Leading chinese drone company dji aquires hasselblad. When hasselblad announced the lunar, it shook the entire photographic world to its core. Screen this tab shows the measurement values and graph derived directly from a raw image when displayed on a computer screen at 100% magnification i.
Hasselblad announces lunar mirrorless camera, fancies up sony. Ill admit that i was one of the lunars early detractors. May 12, 20 the kit lens is the standard sony 1855mm lens with hasselblad stenciled on the barrel. Hasselblad plans lunar launch in photo insider blog at. Hasselblad says the lunar is the first of many milc mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras the company will offer, and that it will use sony nex 7 components as well as emount lenses. Hasselblad h5d 50c vs sony nex 7 comparison selection 3 selected items max. Image quality and lens performance should be identical to the nex7. Its not because were using a sony sensor that it makes the lunar a sony camera. Jun 10, 20 the camera makers at hasselblad announced the release of its new mirrorless interchangeable lens camera at the 2012 photokina trade show and will make good on its promise at the end of this summer. You can buy that sony nex7 for about 16th of the price of this hasselblad lunar and get exactly the same image quality. The hasselblad lunar will be available in a widerange of body materials.
There is no doubt that this is a polarizing camera. Hasselblad lunar mirrorless camera to be rereleased next. Sep 18, 2012 the hasselblad lunar, the latest, queerest mirrorless interchangeable lens camera on the market with a price tag of some 5,000. The hasselblad lunar limited edition was voted the worst camera of 2014. Perhaps the most famous use of the hasselblad camera was during the apollo program missions when. The hasselblad lunar is a recased variant of the sophisticated 24 megapixel nex flagship sony nex 7. The lunar, which is marketed as an ultimate luxury model, was released in summer 20.
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