Monstrous Hasselblad H4D-200MS pushes 50 mega pixels

by Steven Mostyn - May 26 2011, 12:39

For the most part, upper-tier digital cameras are becoming ever more compact as their features lists steadily expand, making them perfect for ‘on-the-go’ snappers and demanding professionals alike.

But sometimes, certain situations call for an old-fashioned bout of ‘mine’s bigger than yours’, which is where the positively beastly Hasselblad H4D-200MS comes in. Even the branding makes it sound huge.

Despite the tangible worth associated with actually being able to grip Hasselblad’s latest offering, the camera’s real selling point is its impressive 50 mega-pixel sensor and built-in multishot technology.

Indeed, as if 50 mega-pixels of pure performance weren’t enough, the complex 30-second multishot feature combines six individually captured images into a vastly enhanced single picture that pushes a whopping 200 mega-pixels (see wristwatch below).

Other fixtures and fittings include a 36.7x49.1mm sensor, a mind-boggling shot resolution of 6132x8176, an ISO range running from 50 to 800, True Focus advanced focusing, and support for CompactFlash cards and external hard drives—likely because a raw multishot photo can weigh in at approximately 600MBs.

Of course, such savage performance doesn’t come cheap (penny-pinching photography enthusiasts look away now), making the Hasselblad H4D-200MS something akin to the Stella Artois of the camera world.

So, how’s $45,000 USD for reassuringly expensive?

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