Name: Used Hasselblad XPAN 35mm Rangefinder Camera with 45mm f/4 Lens undefined
Brand: Hasselblad
SKU: US1629819
Price: 3699.00 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 5 (2 reviews)

Hasselblad XPAN 35mm Rangefinder Camera with 45mm f/4 Lens

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The Hasselblad XPan is a unique dual format camera for regular 35 mm film. Instead of masking the film like most cameras do to achieve a "panorama effect" the Hasselblad XPan expands the image format. Every exposure utilizes the full area of the film and all images, irrespective of format, provide the same superior quality.Using regular 35 mm film, the Hasselblad XPan dual format camera lets you switch between normal 35 mm format and full panorama format, 24x65 mm, as many times as you wish - mixing the two formats in any order on the same roll of film.The XPan features a wide range of convenient, user-friendly features, such as TTL exposure metering, single or continuous exposure with a frame rate of three 24x36 mm frames or two panorama frames per second, shutter release by button, cable, or self-timer, and auto bracketing.The camera also features automatic self wind-on and final rewind and a bright viewfinder and coupled rangefinder to ensure optimal viewing and focusing. Viewfinder information is adjusted automatically, according to the focal length of the lens and the chosen format.Information describing total exposure history, ISO settings, auto-bracketing, and battery status is provided via the LCD panel on the back of the camera. A smaller LCD display, showing the format and number of exposures remaining, is located conveniently on the top plate of the camera.

Used Hasselblad XPAN 35mm Rangefinder Camera with 45mm f/4 Lens undefined

I waited on buying one of these for awhile, years in fact, and then found an amazing condition sample at my local shop for a steal. I now own 2 XPans and a Fujifilm TX-1. I’ve got to say that if you like rangefinders and are comfortable composing with the panoramic format, this camera is absolutely exceptional. The build quality is near equal to Leica, and the ergonomics, image quality, and ease of use is near perfect. I love these cameras more than I thought possible, and the more I use it, the more I want to bring it along. Something just so nice about the pano format, and it’s a true panoramic compared to the swing lens style like the Widelux (though the Widelux is on my list). Only downfall, in my opinion, is the electronics and possible shutter failure. That said, I’m not going to worry about it and just shoot it and enjoy it til there’s no more life left. If you’re on the fence, just get one, shoot it, and resell it if it doesn’t fit your style. Either way, this thing is an icon of photography in my book.

Best panoramic, hands down

As mentioned in pro and cons. It has a little wider body, but one must expect it with panoramic camera. Shoots WONDERFUL pictures with no distortion whatsoever, the lenses are amazing, I use it with 45mm. I just love it. I have been using a digital SLR for about 8 years and tried it more out of curiosity than anything else and it is just a great piece of equipment...

Used Hasselblad XPAN 35mm Rangefinder Camera with 45mm f/4 Lens

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