Hasselblad H5D-40 (2012)
A medium format DSLR introduced in 2012 with a 40MP CCD sensor and compatibility with H System lenses.
Overview
The Hasselblad H5D-40 is a medium format DSLR camera introduced in 2012 as part of the H5D series. It features a 40-megapixel CCD sensor and was positioned as a high-end digital camera for professional photographers stepping up from 35mm systems. The camera supports customized settings profiles for aperture, shutter speed, and autofocus mode, which can be transferred between H5D bodies. It is compatible with the Hasselblad H System lens line and can also use V-System lenses with a CF adapter. Film backs designed for earlier H-series bodies are compatible with the H5D-40.
Specifications
| Sensor | 40MP (7304 x 5478) CCD sensor |
| Sensor dimensions | 32.9 x 43.8 mm |
| Pixel size | 6.0 μm |
| ISO speed range | 100, 200, 400, 800 and 1600 |
| Shutter speed range | 256 sec. to 1/800 second |
| RAW file format | RAW 3FR capture 50 MB on |
| Lens compatibility | Hasselblad H System lens line; V-System lenses with CF adapter |
| Lens factor | 1.4 |
Design
The H5D-40 uses a CCD sensor, consistent with Hasselblad’s image quality priorities at the time of its release.
Context
Introduced in 2012, the H5D series marked an evolution in Hasselblad’s medium format digital line, offering 40, 50, and 60-megapixel variants along with multi-shot models. The H5D-40 was noted as a natural step up from 35mm systems for professionals seeking higher resolution and larger sensor performance.
Market
A used H5D-40 body with prism finder was listed for €2,999.00 in condition B/A with minimal traces of use. Some users have reported occasional error messages during operation, though no specific failure modes are documented.
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