Adventure photographers! Check out Hasselblad's new adventure camera kit – and which is EXTREMELY limited edition
(Image credit: Hasselblad)
Hasselblad has announced an extremely exclusive version of its flagship camera: the Hasselblad X2D 100C Earth Explorer Limited Edition. Limited to 1,000 pieces worldwide, the bundle is aimed at adventurous photographers and those who love exploring with a camera.
The centerpiece of the the Earth Explorer kit is an exclusive edition of the Hasselblad X2D 100C in a unique Tundra Brown finish, inspired by the outdoor hues of the company's native Sweden.
Each camera's unique serial number is laser-engraved on the side (Image credit: Hasselblad)
On the left-hand side of the body, adorning the CFexpress card panel, is a laser-engraving of the serial number from 0001 to 1000, giving each camera an identity all of its own.
The Earth Explorer camera isn't just unique on the outside; when you power it up, instead of the standard "Hasselblad" logo you are presented with a bespoke "Earth Explorer" startup screen – inspiring a creative adventure every time you turn the camera on.
The Earth Explorer Limited Edition camera has a unique startup screen when you turn it on (Image credit: Hasselblad)
To complement the Tundra Brown body is a matching limited edition strap, with a hand-embroidered "Hasselblad" logo on the outside and a laser-engraved "Earth Explorer" on the inside. The eco-friendly exterior uses traditional weaving techniques to interlace recycled plastics, with skin-friendly fabric on the exterior.
Also included in the kit is the Hasselblad XCD 55V, an all-purpose lens with an equivalent 43mm focal length in full frame terms, providing a perfect walkabout companion.
The hand-embroidered strap complements the Tundra Brown finish of the camera (Image credit: Hasselblad)
Rounding out the bundle, making this a truly exploration-friendly setup, is the inclusion of a Hasselblad UV les filter, dual battery charging hub and a pair of batteries to keep you shooting on the go. And it all comes in fetching black Earth Explorer Limited Edition packaging.
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The Hasselblad X2D 100C Earth Explorer Limited Edition is available directly from Hasselblad, and at select retailers around the world, priced $13,999 / £12,749 (Australian pricing to be confirmed).
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