Hasselblad XPan II (2003)

Name: Hasselblad XPan II
Brand: Hasselblad
Availability: InStock

A 35mm interchangeable-lens panoramic rangefinder camera developed in collaboration with Fujifilm, offering dual-format shooting in 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. Developed in collaboration with Fujifilm, it supports dual image formats—24×65 mm panoramic and 24×36 mm standard—and features an integral viewfinder LCD, quiet shutter operation, and a built-in motor drive. The camera was designed and built by Fujifilm in Japan, with lens designs specified and quality-controlled by Hasselblad. Constructed from aluminum and titanium, it is described as a robust and 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

The XPan II was designed and built by Fujifilm in Japan, with Hasselblad specifying and quality-controlling the lens designs. It features a manual focus system and uses the Xpan-mount for interchangeable lenses. The construction combines aluminum and titanium for durability and reduced weight, and it includes an integral LCD in the viewfinder for status display. The camera is noted for its quiet shutter and built-in motor drive, contributing to its reputation as a feature-packed, professional tool.

Market

The Hasselblad XPan II commands high values on the used market, with kits listed north of €7000 as of 2022 and recent examples priced around $8,250. It is known to be heavily reliant on electronics, with reported issues including fatal jams—indicated by an "E" on the film counter LCD—and other electronic failures. Despite these concerns, repair services exist, including complete servicing by specialists such as Les Victor in Paris, with quotes around $500. Owners are warned that XPans are "on borrowed time" due to aging electronics.