Hasselblad X2D II 100C: Medium-format camera gains speed with DJI LiDAR autofocus

Hasselblad has unveiled the X2D II 100C, a medium-format mirrorless camera that integrates DJI's LiDAR technology for rapid autofocus. The camera features a 100-megapixel sensor, 10-stop in-body image stabilization, a 3.6-inch tilting touchscreen with 1,400 nits brightness, 16-bit color depth (281 trillion colors), and 15.3 stops of dynamic range. It uses a 425-point phase-detection autofocus system with AF-C mode for tracking moving subjects. The X2D II retains the X-system introduced in 2016 as the world's first compact mirrorless medium-format camera. Priced at $7,399, it aims to combine Hasselblad's image quality with handheld versatility. The article also reviews the Harlowe Rocket tripod, a 2.3-pound carbon-fiber tripod with a quick-release system and pedal-actuated tilting base, priced separately.