Tuesday, July 8, 2008

New 50 Mega Pixels Camera!


There are high-end products and there are obscenely high-end products. This one comes under the latter bracket.

Hasselblad, the camera manufacturer known for its high-end imaging devices has pulled off yet another stunner. H3DII-50, the world's first 50 mega pixels camera is out for sale! Yes, we've seen 50 mega pixels sensors from Canon, but this is the first time such a sensor has been crammed into a camera. Earlier the company gave us the 39 mega pixels H3DII-39.
Coming to the latest show-stealer, the H3DII-50 features Kodak's 50 mega pixels 36 x 48mm CCD sensor, which is twice the physical size of the largest 35mm DSLR sensors. Specifications of the H3DII are:
  • integrated 50 mega pixels capture unit with 3-inches display

  • raw image size 300MB at 1 frame per second

  • optimal digital lens performance

  • Hasselblad natural color solution

  • integrated CCD cooling sink for low noise

  • direct ISO/WB control

  • thumb-wheel digital menu control

  • GPS accessory option

  • full-digital APO correction for improved image sharpness and detail


  • The H3DII-50 could be yours for under $37,000, which is a cool 16 lacs.