Hasselblad Unveils X2D II 100C With LiDAR Autofocus and 10-Stop Stabilization

Hasselblad has introduced the X2D II 100C, a second-generation 100-megapixel medium-format mirrorless camera that addresses speed and handling shortcomings of the 2022 model while undercutting its launch price by $800. The new body lists for $7,399 and is 7.5 percent lighter, weighing roughly 730 grams without a lens. Core upgrades include a hybrid phase-detect autofocus system supplemented by LiDAR and AI algorithms, bringing continuous AF and burst shooting (up to three frames per second) to the X series for the first time. A redesigned five-axis in-body stabilizer promises up to 10 stops of shake reduction, the most in any current medium-format camera, according to the company. The 100-megapixel BSI CMOS sensor now supports end-to-end HDR still capture at up to 15.3 stops of dynamic range and 16-bit RAW output. Other hardware changes comprise a brighter 3.6-inch, 1,400-nit tilting touchscreen, a five-direction joystick, an updated textured grip and a peak ISO lowered to 50. The camera retains 1 TB of built-in SSD storage alongside a CFexpress Type B card slot but, like its predecessor, omits video recording. Hasselblad also debuted the XCD 2.8-4 35-100E zoom lens, a 28-76 mm full-frame equivalent with an internal leaf shutter, for $4,599, plus new branded filters and a 20-liter camera backpack. The X2D II 100C and accompanying accessories are available immediately.