Hasselblad XPan II (2003)
A 35mm interchangeable-lens panoramic rangefinder camera developed with Fujifilm. It shoots two formats and has a titanium and aluminum body.
Overview
The Hasselblad XPan II is a manual focus 35mm panoramic rangefinder camera introduced in 2003 as the successor to the original XPan. Fujifilm developed it in collaboration with Hasselblad. It shoots two image formats - 24×65 mm panoramic and 24×36 mm standard - and has an integral viewfinder LCD, a quiet shutter and a built-in motor drive. Fujifilm designed and built the camera in Japan, while Hasselblad specified the lens designs and handled quality control. The body is aluminum and titanium, and it is described as a sturdy, professional-grade tool.
Specifications
| Product type | Camera body (interchangeable lenses) |
| Film format | 35mm |
| Image formats | 24×65 mm, 24×36 mm |
| Shutter speed range | 8 sec to 1/1000 sec and B |
| Body material | aluminum and titanium |
| Dimensions | 166 x 82 x 51 mm |
| Weight | 735 g (body only, without batteries); conflicting report of 950 g (source unclear) |
| Lenses included | 30mm, 45mm, and 90mm with original accessories |
Design
Fujifilm designed and built the XPan II in Japan. Hasselblad specified and quality-controlled the lens designs. Focus is manual, and interchangeable lenses fit the Xpan-mount. Aluminum and titanium keep the body durable and light, and an integral LCD in the viewfinder shows status. The quiet shutter and built-in motor drive add to its reputation as a feature-packed, professional camera.
Market
The Hasselblad XPan II commands high prices on the used market. Kits were listed north of €7000 as of 2022, and recent examples are priced around $8,250. The camera leans heavily on electronics, and reported problems include fatal jams, shown as an "E" on the film counter LCD, plus other electronic failures. Repair services do exist. Specialists such as Les Victor in Paris offer complete servicing, with quotes around $500. Owners are warned that XPans are "on borrowed time" because of aging electronics.
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